The Global Cyber Alliance (GCA) has announced it will use a $750,000 gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies to launch the Craig Newmark Trustworthy Internet and Democracy Program. The program is intended to provide election officials, government offices, community organizations, and media outlets with tools to help protect them from cyberthreats.
“To thrive, America needs a safe, trustworthy press and secure elections, yet bad actors are attacking the folks who facilitate these aspects of our democratic process,” says Craig Newmark, who is also founder of Craigslist. “Especially with the 2020 US presidential election coming up, we seriously need to shore up our defenses.”
