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Secure Unmanaged Devices Without MDM

Chris Abbott @chriswabbott.bsky.social · Jul 9

Hey folks. Anyone in my network audited or used Pareto Security for securing contractors/BYOD devices (paretosecurity.com)?

Non-invasive monitoring for BYOD, remote, and contractor devices. Stay compliant without full device control.

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Job alert! Director of digital and information security

Chris Abbott @chriswabbott.bsky.social · Jun 18

Looking for your next challenge in cybersecurity?

This is a rare chance to take on an impactful role, in an organisation with heart, alongside passionate, professional (and often hilarious!) colleagues.

Deadline’s this Friday, 20 June. Are you going to apply?

www.openbriefing.org/blog/job-dir...

By building resistance and resilience among those challenging unaccountable power, Open Briefing supports a shared vision for a world where communities and ecosystems can thrive. We are expanding our ...

Job alert! Director of digital and information security

Chris Abbott @chriswabbott.bsky.social · May 30

One of our most important roles is now open...

🚨 We’re hiring a Director of Digital & Information Security at Open Briefing.

If you’re strategic, grounded & ready to lead with empathy - take a look.

👉 Apply by 20 June → openbriefing.org/blog/job-dir...

#Leadership #DigitalSecurity #Hiring

By building resistance and resilience among those challenging unaccountable power, Open Briefing supports a shared vision for a world where communities and ecosystems can thrive. We are expanding our ...

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Chris Abbott @chriswabbott.bsky.social · May 6

Oof

Photo of a sign saying "We're about 3 lines deep into the 'first they came for' poem. It's not a very long poem, folks."

Chris Abbott @chriswabbott.bsky.social · Apr 29

The Goldman Environmental Prize, known as the 'green Nobel Prize', celebrates grassroots leaders who show us that ordinary people can have an extraordinary impact.

Open Briefing is proud to provide many of these prize winners with holistic security and wellbeing support each year. 🌎

Open Briefing’s protection work honoured in Charity Hall of Fame

Chris Abbott @chriswabbott.bsky.social · Apr 29

Open Briefing is rising to meet this moment...

We’ll soon be recruiting for remote roles:

✅ Response coordinator (full time)
✅ Philanthropy coordinator (full time)
✅ Protection consultants (US based)
✅ Digital security consultants (US based)
✅ Psychologists and counsellors (US based)

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Open Briefing @openvoices.bsky.social · Mar 31

Big news…

Our founder @chriswabbott.bsky.social wabbott.bsky.social has been inducted into the Charity Hall of Fame, recognising pioneers in civil society. 👏

📣 www.openbriefing.org/blog/charity...

Open Briefing’s founder and CEO, Chris Abbott, has been named one of the inaugural inductees into the Charity Hall of Fame - a recognition of our collective work protecting activists and social moveme...

Open Briefing’s protection work honoured in Charity Hall of Fame

Chris Abbott @chriswabbott.bsky.social · Mar 31

Honoured (and humbled!) to be inducted into the first ever Charity Hall of Fame. It reflects the work of the whole @openvoices.bsky.social team - protecting activists under threat across the globe. Thanks to everyone who shares in this journey + recognition.

📣 www.openbriefing.org/blog/charity...

Open Briefing’s founder and CEO, Chris Abbott, has been named one of the inaugural inductees into the Charity Hall of Fame - a recognition of our collective work protecting activists and social moveme...

In moments of crisis, silence can be deafening. Across the world, civil… | Chris Abbott

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Chris Abbott @chriswabbott.bsky.social · Mar 24

In moments of crisis, silence can be deafening.

Foundations must step up now...
💬 Start with a conversation.
⚖️ Use your voice.
💰 Fund with flexibility.
🏛️ Invest in infrastructure.
🤝 Collaborate.
🧪 Innovate.

Learn more at www.linkedin.com/posts/chrisa...

In moments of crisis, silence can be deafening. Across the world, civil society is under attack. Rights are being dismantled, disinformation is rampant, and…

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A reposte to international relocation: Prioritising holistic security support for activists at risk - Alliance magazine

Chris Abbott @chriswabbott.bsky.social · Mar 12

🚨 A reposte to international relocation...

In my new piece for Alliance magazine, I challenge the growing reliance on international relocation to protect activists at risk.

🔗 www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/reposte...

#RethinkRelocation #DefendTheDefenders

The scramble to evacuate Afghan partners as the Taliban seized Kabul in August 2021 was a watershed moment for global philanthropy and civil society. The threat the militant group posed to human right...

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Chris Abbott @chriswabbott.bsky.social · Mar 4

After 3 rewarding years, I’m stepping down from the board of Peace Brigades International this summer. Open to a new trustee/advisory role in human rights, climate, or civic space.

Strong in leadership, risk, fundraising & organisation development. Any recs? Let’s connect!

#HumanRights #Nonprofit

We need to rethink international relocation for activists at risk

Chris Abbott @chriswabbott.bsky.social · Feb 28

🚨 My latest report for Open Briefing challenges over-reliance on the relocation of activists at risk.

Instead, we can co-design support that allows activism to be sustained within a country, wherever possible.

📖 Read 🗣️ Share ✊ Act

openbriefing.org/blog/rethink...

#RethinkRelocation

This Human Rights Day, Open Briefing is compelled to launch Rethinking International Relocation: A Strategy of Last Resort and Strengthening Support for Activists in Exile. This groundbreaking report ...

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Chris Abbott @chriswabbott.bsky.social · Mar 3

I get knocked down, but I get up again...

❌Yesterday @openbriefings received news that NED grant payments are on hold. This follows an earlier stop-work order from USAID.

✅ But today we celebrate with our new impact report!

🚀 https://www.openbriefing.org/blog/our-impact-2024/

Chris Abbott @chriswabbott.bsky.social · Mar 3

Family commitments kept me from travelling to our first all-staff retreat, but the amazing @openbriefings team brought the retreat to me! It was a joy to spend a few days together. And Cornwall was stunning as always. Grateful to the team and for this wonderful opportunity! 🌊🌿

Chris Abbott @chriswabbott.bsky.social · Mar 3

Act

https://www.openbriefing.org/blog/rethink-international-relocation/

#RethinkRelocation

We need to rethink international relocation for activists...

This Human Rights Day, Open Briefing is compelled to laun...

Chris Abbott @chriswabbott.bsky.social · Mar 3

🚨 My new report for @openbriefings challenges over-reliance on the relocation of activists at risk.

Instead, we can co-design support that allows activism to be sustained within a country, wherever possible.

📖 Read 🗣️ Share ✊...

Israel-OPT: Amnesty research shows Israel is committing g...

Chris Abbott @chriswabbott.bsky.social · Mar 3

💡 International relocation is not a magic bullet for activists at risk...

My new report for Open Briefing instead highlights solutions that prioritise managing risk, building resilience, and protecting communities. #RethinkRelocation

📖 Out on Human Rights Day next week!

Chris Abbott @chriswabbott.bsky.social · Mar 3

Strip."

Damning.

https://www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releases/israel-opt-amnesty-research-shows-israel-committing-genocide-against-palestinians

We are Amnesty International UK. We are ordinary people f...

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Chris Abbott @chriswabbott.bsky.social · Mar 3

"Amnesty International’s research has found sufficient basis to conclude that Israel has committed - and is continuing to commit - genocide against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza...

Chris Abbott @chriswabbott.bsky.social · Mar 3

On the train to London for the @openbriefings strategy away days!

Chris Abbott @chriswabbott.bsky.social · Mar 3

I support the call for a UK law on mandatory due diligence. It means standing by the human rights defenders who face threats for protecting people and our planet.

Read @PBIUK's report on why #HRDs need a law on #BizHumanRights!

https://peacebrigades.org.uk/news/thecaseforchange

Chris Abbott @chriswabbott.bsky.social · Mar 3

“This is not a time to throw up our hands, this is a time to roll up our sleeves.” Kamala Harris

Chris Abbott @chriswabbott.bsky.social · Mar 3

That feeling? That’s called grief. It’s ok to be scared. It’s ok to be angry. It’s ok to grieve. Today. But tomorrow we pick ourselves up. Because we have work to do. And hope and love always wins out in the end. Always. ✊

#USElection2024