eQualitie is a Canadian digital security organisation focused on the development and distribution of free, open-source software, services and security training to civil society, NGO's, investigative journalists and independent media to protect and promote human rights and press freedom online. The group is based in Montreal, Canada.
History
The group was founded in 2011 by ethical hacker, digital security entrepreneur and journalist Dmitri Vitaliev.Principally known for its DDoS mitigation service Deflect, the group also provides circumvention tools for users operating inside National Intranets and digital security training to activists and journalists. eQualitie has helped establish digital security schools in Ukraine and Colombia. They have also become known for assisting site owners defending themselves against Social engineering attacks.eQualitie has also been acknowledged by the think tank and media organisation Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa for its help, contributed to a UN report on digital safety for journalists and regularly participates at the Internet Governance ForumeQualitie is a member...