Infuse Learner Application Form

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Internews, in partnership with Conexo, DefendDefenders, the Jordan Open Source Association, and a wider network of global protectors, is building Infuse, a framework which aims to assist Learners in their efforts to upskill in areas of specialized technical expertise. While the framework is open to anyone, Internews and Infuse partners are offering dedicated support through a fellowship program to select Learners to pilot and launch this community and provide opportunities to apply newly gained skills. Apply today to receive support as one of the inaugural Learners with the new Infuse framework! See more information regarding fellowship details and eligibility linked here.

Selected Learners will receive support through a fellowship program to follow learning paths for one or more of the following areas of specialized technical expertise using Infuse learning paths. We expect to add more areas of expertise soon!

Detecting, Investigating, and Tracking Malicious Infrastructure
Malware Detection
Malware Investigation
Web Application Security Fundamentals
Web Application Assessment
Web Application Attach Preparation, Forensics, and Incident Response

If you would rather not complete your application via this Google Form, please email us and we can provide a Word document version of the application which can be submitted via email (encrypted if preferred) or Signal.

Full Name *

You may use a pseudonym if preferred.

Contact information (Email and/or Signal) *

Please note if you prefer encrypted email.

What are your pronouns? [Optional]

Any response is acceptable. Feel free to write "I don't know" or "I prefer not to share." For information on pronouns visit: https://www.glsen.org/activity/pronouns-guide-glsen

In which country(ies) do you primarily reside? *

In which country(ies) do you primarily work? *

This can include countries in which you are not physically based (e.g., if you work remotely with organizations in a country other than the one in which you reside).

With which gender identity do you most identify?
*

Man

Non-binary

Woman

Prefer to self-describe

Prefer not to disclose

If you selected "Prefer to self-describe" in the previous question, please self-describe your gender identity.

Are you associated with any digital protector/internet freedom organizations and/or networks? If yes, please share below. [Optional]

There are funds available to provide subgrant funding to organizations which hire digital protectors who upskill as part of Infuse. Are you associated with/working at a digital protection/internet freedom organization which might be interested applying for subgrant funding? If yes, please share the organization name. [Optional]

Please indicate which learning path topics (areas of specialized technical expertise) you are interested in learning as part of the fellowship? *

Please only select "Interested (first choice)" for one learning path topic. You may indicate interest in other topics by select "Interested (not first choice)."

Interested (first choice)

Interested (not first choice)

Not interested

Detecting, Investigating, and Tracking Malicious Infrastructure

Malware Detection

Malware Analysis

Web Application Security Fundamentals

Web Application Assessment

Web Application Attack Preparation, Forensics, and Incident Response

Please review the prerequisites listed for your first choice learning path by following this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DGmdB3mG4SxGr_0845tTufQM4x6zD_z2X7iAkLVOx-0/edit?usp=sharing. Please select one of the following: *

I feel mostly comfortable (80-100%) in my knowledge and skills as they relate to the prerequisites listed

I feel somewhat comfortable (50-79%) in my knowledge and skills as they relate to the prerequisites listed

I feel somewhat uncomfortable (30-49%) in my knowledge and skills as they relate to the prerequisites listed

I feel mostly uncomfortable (0-29%) in my knowledge and skills as they relate to the prerequisites listed

If you wish to expand your response to the previous question, please do so here. [Optional]

If selected, are you interested in being matched with a Mentor and/or peer Learner?

Learners will have the opportunity to work with a Mentor (a digital protector with subject matter expertise relevant to the learning path subjects) and/or a peer Learner (another Learner following the same learning path). They will help guide you through the learning path as needed and help administer skill verification exercises.

This is encouraged but not mandatory. Your response will not affect your chances of being selected but is helpful for planning purposes in the event you are selected.

Yes

Unsure / Maybe

Please tell us about your motivation for applying. (~3-7 sentences)

You may speak to the following:

-Whether/why you are interested in upskilling in specialized technical areas in general and/or in a specific learning path topic

-Whether/how you wish to apply the new skills you gain

-Whether/why you are interested in becoming involved in the Infuse framework and network of contributors, Learners, and Mentors

Please tell us about your prior experience working in digital security and about your approach to providing digital security support to others, if applicable. (~3-7 sentences) *

Infuse aims to decentralize expertise in specialized digital security subject areas so that such expertise is held by, as well as accessible to, communities which are at-risk or marginalized for reasons related to their identity, line of work, background, etc. The hope is that Infuse Learners will go on to apply their newly gained expertise to support at-risk and marginalized individuals and organizations in their communities.

Please tell us about any experience you have working with and supporting at-risk and marginalized individuals and groups. (~3-7 sentences)

Details such as names of individuals or organizations are not necessary in your response. Please do not include any sensitive information about others.

Please list the language(s) in which you are fluent or hold advanced proficiency. *

English language reading comprehension skills, while not required, will likely be useful in completing the learning paths as they utilize many English-language resources. Some learning path content will eventually be translated into Arabic, French, and Spanish (and perhaps other languages), but many resources linked out are not available in these languages. If you have concerns or questions, please contact us at Infuse@internews.org.

Please list the language(s) in which you would feel comfortable receiving mentorship. *

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