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Online Trust And Safety (OTS)

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Mohamed Bile (CTO, SomaliREN)
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Hosted by SomaliREN & the ISOC Somalia Chapter - open to academic institutions and the general public

This training is built on the Internet Society (ISOC)'s Online Trust and Safety (OTS) toolkit, and is being delivered by SomaliREN in collaboration with the ISOC Somalia Chapter, with a primary focus on academic institutions - including ICT staff, librarians, faculty, and students - while remaining open to everyone.

As more of our academic and personal lives move online, understanding how to recognize scams, protect accounts and devices, spot misinformation, and browse securely has become an essential skill. This session will walk participants through nine practical areas of online trust and safety, combining short presentations with real-world examples and interactive discussion.

Each participant will work through a Personal Protection Plan Worksheet throughout the training, filling it in step by step as each topic is delivered. By the end of the session, every participant will walk away with a complete, personalized online safety action plan, reflecting their own accounts, habits, and commitments.

The training will be facilitated by Mohamed Bile, CTO of SomaliREN & Technical Officer of the ISOC Somalia Chapter.

Date & Time: 29 July 2026 | 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Platform: Zoom (join link sent to registered participants by email after registration)


Open to: Academic institution staff and students, and the general public

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    • 08:00 → 08:15
      Welcome & Opening Remarks (SomaliREN & ISOC Somalia Chapter) 15m
    • 08:15 → 08:30
      Introduction to Online Trust and Safety (OTS) 15m
    • 08:30 → 08:50
      Topic 1: How to Spot and Avoid Online Scams 20m
    • 08:50 → 09:10
      Topic 2: Protecting Your Social Media and Email from Hackers 20m
    • 09:10 → 09:30
      Topic 3: How to Tell If an App or Website Is Trustworthy 20m
    • 09:30 → 09:45
      Break. 15m
    • 09:45 → 10:05
      Topic 4: Spotting Misinformation 20m
    • 10:05 → 10:25
      Topic 5: Managing Personal Information on Social Media & Messaging Apps 20m
    • 10:25 → 10:45
      Topic 6: What to Do After Clicking Something Suspicious 20m
    • 10:45 → 11:00
      Break 15m
    • 11:00 → 11:20
      Topic 7: Protecting Your Device — Antivirus, Updates & Lock Settings 20m
    • 11:20 → 11:40
      Topic 8: Protecting Your Accounts — Passwords, 2FA & Login Alerts 20m
    • 11:40 → 12:00
      Topic 9: Browsing the Internet Securely — VPNs, HTTPS & Safe Habits 20m
    • 12:00 → 12:20
      Interactive Wrap-Up Activity & Group Reflection 20m
    • 12:20 → 12:30
      Closing Remarks & Feedback 10m