Prevent Phishing & Impersonation

This course aims to teach learners how to prevent phishing and impersonation attacks by introducing an alternative data model for structuring identities and relationships. The course covers topics such as building systems resistant to attacks, integrating security measures into collaboration software, and balancing simplicity, security, and usability. The teaching method involves presenting a prototype called Backchannel, a local-first address book that implements distributed systems primitives. The intended audience for this course includes individuals interested in cybersecurity, data privacy, and collaborative software development.