Cybersecurity Best Practices for Journalists
In an increasingly digital world, journalists must navigate the complex landscape of cybersecurity to protect their sources, stories, and digital presence.
This training and the associated toolkits have been designed to empower journalists with the knowledge and skills needed to safeguard sensitive information, ensure secure communication, and maintain the integrity of their work in the face of cyber threats.
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Account Security
In this module, you will learn the fundamentals of account security and take action to enhance your current account security, prevent some of the most common attacks, limit account hijacking, and protect your work.
Incident Response Planning
Always be prepared! Experiencing a cyber incident can be a chaotic and evolving event, which makes planning and preparation before an incident crucial. We will explore what an incident response plan is and give you the tools and resources to build your own so that you can recover and react quickly.
Device Security
Have you taken steps to keep your data and physical devices as safe as possible? As a journalist, newsroom employee, or IT admin, you should know device security best practices to reduce the risk of compromise, or in case any of your devices are lost or stolen.
Communications Security
Keeping your communications secure is essential for ensuring that your stories and sources remain confidential, and to maintain credibility and trust. Explore the steps you can take to protect your data and prevent unauthorized access or interception of your communications.
Improving Online Privacy
As part of your work, you may find yourself at risk of harassment, threats, or even physical harm. By making your personal information harder to find online, you can reduce the risk of being successfully targeted by bad actors. This module aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to protect your privacy.
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