Press Release: DRF Partners With PECB

25 November 2025: To advance South Sudan’s digital resilience, Digital Rights Frontlines has entered a partnership with PECB that will bring globally recognised ISO/IEC 27001 training to local professionals. This collaboration enables access to world-class information security training delivered by expert, accredited trainers.

PECB has built a strong reputation for its expertise in delivering ISO standard training courses worldwide. “This agreement celebrates a strong partnership between Digital Rights Frontlines and PECB. Our courses complement each other perfectly, and through this partnership, people in South Sudan will be able to invest in their professional futures,” said Tim Rama, CEO of PECB.

Speaking on behalf of DRF, our Chairperson, Nelson Kwaje, said, “Digital Rights Frontlines (DRF) is honoured to partner with PECB to expand digital security and data protection training in South Sudan. As our country accelerates its digital transformation, the need for trusted standards, skilled practitioners, and secure organisational systems has never been more urgent.

This partnership aligns directly with our mission of strengthening digital resilience, empowering local institutions with globally recognised competencies, and safeguarding the rights of citizens online. We believe the ISO/IEC 27001 training will build a new generation of professionals capable of driving secure, inclusive, and rights-respecting digital growth.”

Learn more about DRF at www.digitalrights.ngo

About PECB

PECB is a global certification body that provides education, certification, and certificate programs for individuals across a wide range of disciplines.

The organisation enables professionals and institutions to demonstrate commitment and competence by offering rigorous, internationally recognised training and evaluation services. PECB’s mission is to provide comprehensive, trusted services that promote continual improvement, recognition, and societal benefit. More information about PECB’s objectives and activities can be found at https://pecb.com/.

About Digital Rights Frontlines

Digital Rights Frontlines is a South Sudan–based civic-tech and digital rights organisation dedicated to strengthening online safety, advancing digital literacy, and protecting human rights in the digital age.

Through programmes such as SafetyComm, 211 Check, and Youth Digital Resilience, we counter disinformation, promote secure digital practices, and support communities in navigating emerging digital threats.

We are actively engaged in research, advocacy, capacity building, and incident response to ensure that citizens, journalists, civil society organisations, and marginalised groups can participate safely and meaningfully in digital spaces. Our work contributes to building an open, inclusive, and rights-centred digital ecosystem in South Sudan and the wider region.