Seventh Layer
The “Seventh Layer” podcast is a joint work of the Filterban group and Radio Farda. The Filterban group researches digital rights and the right of access to the Internet for Iranians, and is the producer of this podcast. In this podcast, we will talk about filtering in Iran, ways to access the Internet, citizens’ digital security concerns, cyberattacks, and the like. The seventh layer in computer science is a layer that is related to cybersecurity, and this network layer establishes communication between the user and the operating system. The “Seventh Layer” podcast is published on the Radio Farda website, the “Farda Podcast” Telegram channel, and all podcasts.
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Beyond Ones and Zeros: A Look at Children’s Rights in the Digital Space
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Telegram: Pandora’s Box or Beacon of Freedom
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Digital Security Lessons from the Woman, Life, Freedom Movement
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A Retrospective on Internet Policy in Iran: From Rouhani to Raisi and Beyond
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Understanding Personal Data Protection in the Digital Space
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What Do We Know About Tools to Counter Internet Shutdowns?
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Technology vs. Censorship: How the IT Community Has Advanced VPNs
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A Chinese Internet for Iran: Why Was the Protection Plan Shelved?
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Sistan and Baluchestan: Leading in Digital Suppression and Deprivation
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Behind the Scenes of Satellite Jamming: A Former Iranian Parliament Member Reveals All
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The New Filtering and Surveillance Method Pursued by the Iranian Government
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What Are the Implications of Iran’s Ban on VPN Usage?
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How Instagram Accounts in Iran Were Blocked and Virtually Sealed Off
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Facial Recognition Technology in Service of Iran’s Government: Origins and Current State
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