Welcome to “Ask a security trainer,” the column where the Digital Security Training team at Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) answers your burning questions at the intersection of journalism and security. Submit yours here! Let’s jump right into this week’s question.Dear DST,I’ve been seeing this story …
Virtual private networks are a useful tool for our digital security kit, but what exactly do they protect us from?
There are some great uses for time-saving AI transcription tools, but it’s important to also know when to avoid uploading to a cloud provider
Our digital security team examines the security risks to journalists if a prominent person targets them online, and what can be done to prepare
Welcome to “Ask a security trainer,” the column where the Digital Security Training team at Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) answers your burning questions at the intersection of journalism and security. Submit yours here! Let’s jump right into this week’s question.Dear DST,I have some sensitive data …
Happy Valentine’s Day! Like love itself, digital security is all about trust, confidentiality, and compatibility, so we worked with our friends at Calyx Institute on this set of valentines.Please feel free to choose your favorites, download them, print them if you like, and send them along to anyone …
Welcome to “Ask a security trainer,” the column where the Digital Security Training team at Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) answers your burning questions at the intersection of journalism and security. Submit yours here! Let’s jump right into this week’s question.Dear DST,I’m concerned about using biometrics …
FPF's digital security advice column today answers, how can I tell my device isn’t infected with malware or spyware?
People may have tried to scare you away from the anonymity-preserving Tor Browser. … Use it anyway!
Our digital security training team on the advantages and disadvantages of a browser-based password manager
Our digital security training team's checklist to help journalists secure their digital life.
FPF's digital security training team today answers, how can I safely share passwords and two-factor authentication methods with my team?
Sometimes I need gifts for my journalist friends. Journalists don’t typically treat themselves to gadgets and services that will make their jobs safer and easier, but maybe you can treat them instead.
To fine-tune your digital security, start with a risk assessment. A useful resource for your reporting process, a risk assessment will help you identify potential digital security risks and create a plan to mitigate them.
FPF's digital security advice column today answers, how do I keep notifications from telling on me?
Advice column: Is my phone always listening?
The 2024 U.S. presidential election has already been a magnet for protests, and covering any kind of protests is high risk for journalists. The U.S. Press Freedom Tracker covered demonstrations in advance of the presidential debate in September and during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, in August, at …
Advice column: Which antivirus should I use?
Advice column: Are password managers ‘putting all my eggs in one basket?’
We’ve heard some questions about the difference between Signal usernames, phone numbers, profile names, profiles, and nicknames. Let’s talk about it.
FPF's digital security advice column today answers, why should I trust Signal?
No need to break the bank when your newsroom sets up its first tipline or drop box.
FPF's digital security advice column today answers, what happens if I lose the phone I use for two-factor authentication?
Apple has released numerous security and privacy features over the past few years. If you use iCloud, you’ll want to enable Advanced Data Protection.
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