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Psiphon Program

Psiphon Program. By Amine Moubtasim. Today’s Discussion. What is Psiphon? How does Psiphon work? Is Psiphon anonymous? Is it safe to use Psiphon? Who is behind Psiphon?. Key terms. Psiphonode Psiphonode administrator Psiphonite. What is Psiphon?.

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Psiphon Program

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  1. Psiphon Program By Amine Moubtasim

  2. Today’s Discussion • What is Psiphon? • How does Psiphon work? • Is Psiphon anonymous? • Is it safe to use Psiphon? • Who is behind Psiphon?

  3. Key terms • Psiphonode • Psiphonode administrator • Psiphonite

  4. What is Psiphon? • Psiphon is a Program that allows users to access blocked sites • It turn a home computer into a personal server • Psiphon was originally designed in Python

  5. How Psiphon work? • Psiphon works through social network • It acts as a web proxy • There is no connection between the Psiphonite and the requested website

  6. Is Psiphon Anonymous? • Psiphon is not an anonymous software program • Users can be monitored by the ISP or Government • Psiphon uses HTTPS for extended period of time

  7. Is it safe to use Psiphon? • Its encryption provides strong protection against electronic eavesdropping • The use of small trusted network makes it more difficult for eavesdropping

  8. Who is behind Psiphon? • Psiphon is part of the CiviSec Project run by the Citizen Lab at the Munk Center for international studies at the U. of Toronto • It is funded by the Open Society Institute

  9. Demonstration • http://psiphon.civisec.org/PsiphonAug232006.html

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