Carolina Hadad, from the organization Horizontal, introduces Shira, a platform created to train journalists and activists against phishing. This tool offers practical simulations in secure environments to protect those who are frequently the victims of targeted attacks. The goal is for users to learn how to mitigate digital risks before compromising their integrity. With this approach, Shira seeks to close vulnerability gaps in high-risk sectors.
Shira stands out for its capacity for contextualization, adapting simulations to the language, tools, and real-world cases of each organization. This is vital today, as artificial intelligence facilitates sophisticated scams that are increasingly difficult to detect. Additionally, the system generates statistics for security managers, allowing them to identify weaknesses within their teams. In this way, the platform both educates and offers a real diagnosis of digital resilience.
To perfect the tool, Horizontal invites organizations to try Shira for free for the remainder of the year. This phase aims to collect critical feedback to strengthen the platform ahead of its global launch. The initiative presented by Hadad democratizes access to top-tier digital defenses, making prevention a dynamic process. It is a collaborative effort to ensure a safe digital space for activism and expression.
Don’t miss the full analysis! Watch Carolina Hadad’s Lightning Talk at Media Party 2025 (English subtitles available).
Speaker Profile
Carolina Hadad
Product Manager, Horizontal
