Startup Factory took part in the first episode of the FOREST Podcast Series by the German Marshall Fund of the United States, focused on digital security and civil society resilience in Central and Eastern Europe.
In this episode, Dr. Dimitar Keranov from the Transatlantic Foundation / German Marshall Fund speaks with Teodora Eneva from Startup Factory about why digital security is no longer just a technical topic, but a core part of organizational resilience for civil society organizations.
The conversation covers some of the most pressing digital risks facing NGOs in the region, including phishing, data breaches, disinformation, surveillance, and the broader pressure on civic space.
For Startup Factory, this topic is closely connected to our previous work supported by the Transatlantic Foundation / German Marshall Fund. As part of our project on cyber and information security, we developed practical resources for NGOs and civic organizations, including guides, checklists, policies, video materials, and training content designed to help teams improve their everyday digital protection.
These resources remain freely available and can be used by organizations that want to strengthen their internal security practices without needing advanced technical knowledge.
Listen to the podcast episode below
