Digital and Physical Safety for Trans Men
Who This Event Is For: This workshop is exclusively for trans men (18+) who want to enhance their digital and physical safety. We welcome individuals who identify as a trans man, regardless of where they are in their transition.
This event is free [time listed in PST]
This 90-minute workshop is designed to help trans men enhance their digital and physical well-being in today’s complex world. Tailored to address the unique risks trans men face, the session provides actionable strategies for safeguarding privacy, improving situational awareness, and preparing for emergencies.
Participants will learn how to secure their devices and online accounts using privacy tools like VPNs and encrypted messaging apps. The workshop also covers physical safety techniques, including situational awareness, de-escalation, and securing home and work environments. Additionally, attendees will create personalized emergency plans, including go-bags with essentials like IDs, medications, and gender-affirming items. This is a valuable opportunity to build confidence, resilience, and a sense of preparedness in a supportive, affirming space.
Presented in partnership with Hacking The Workforce
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Dr. Safi Mojidi is not your typical cybersecurity expert. With a doctorate in the field and nearly two decades of experience, he’s a force to be reckoned with. But it's not just his technical expertise that sets him apart. Dr. Mojidi possesses a rare blend of intellect and empathy, understanding that cybersecurity is not only about firewalls and algorithms—it's about people.
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Alex is a Security Engineer & Teacher. His core belief when it comes to security is "solid defenses come first, but to truly win, we must meet swords with swords—and think like the enemy." He is a champion for readiness for the new frontier of warfare: cyberspace. He firmly believes that trans people are the original, true hackers—pioneers of resilience, adaptability, and transformation. By redefining societal norms and breaking through rigid constructs, they embody the hacker ethos: questioning systems, reimagining possibilities, and rewriting the rules to create authentic, self-defined lives. Their ability to navigate and thrive within challenging, often adversarial environments reflects the creativity and determination at the heart of hacking itself.