This module should be short, introducing the problem with a video, and open a discussion with students about full disk encryption and strong password protection.PrerequisitesThreat modelingEstimated time20 minutesObjectivesUpon successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to analyze the risks associated with device …
Because the behavior of telecommunications networks and the internet is so foundational to realistic threat modeling, this section should be used before any subsequent discussion of chat tools designed to protect network-level communication like Signal, or tools that encrypt and tunnel traffic, such as VPNs, or Tor. This section opens …
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At the close of 2019 in Wuhan, China, local doctor Li Wenliang began to notice an uptick in patients experiencing flu-like symptoms, many reportedly feeling ill after visiting the Huanan seafood market. Concerned about the possibility of a SARS-like outbreak, he shared his observations with his medical school alumni group …
Freedom of the Press Foundation recently released a report detailing a record number of arrests throughout 2020 based on comprehensive data gathered by the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker, a project in collaboration with the Committee to Protect Journalists.Harlo Holmes, Olivia Martin, David Huerta, and Martin …
The environment in the U.S. surrounding digital security threats to journalists is evolving. What should journalists do to better protect themselves, sources, and colleagues from escalating digital security threats?
While there is now little evidence of U.S. election malfeasance, there's still so much more we can do.
How journalists can safely make the most of their confidential tip pages.
Learn about the security, privacy, and anti-abuse measures of the BigBlueButton video chat platform.
BitLocker To Go is part of the larger BitLocker suite of encryption tools available in Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, and Education. Unfortunately, it is not available on Windows 11 Home edition, which is the version most Windows computers ship with. However, it is possible to pay for an upgrade to a version that does support it, like Windows 11 Pro. Although BitLocker itself can be used to encrypt your computer’s entire hard drive, you can also use the BitLocker To Go feature to encrypt separate external drives with a strong passphrase, which we’ll cover in this guide.
It's time to rethink your privacy on Slack.
Freedom of the Press Foundation's Digital Security Training intern speaks to the experience of deploying Signal in his student newsroom.
Learn about how to tighten your home Wi-Fi router's security settings.
Learn about the security, privacy, and anti-abuse measures of the Microsoft Teams video chat platform.
Learn about the security, privacy, and anti-abuse measures of the Slack video chat platform.
Learn how to blur faces in photos with Signal, the encrypted messaging app.
Photos and how we share them can present risks to the people and sensitive information that’s been captured in the process. In this guide, we discuss how to safely redact photos on the go.By and large, the most-used cameras in people’s hands are the ones built into their smartphones. …
Something exciting is happening at Signal: Through novel encryption techniques and architecture, we may be moving away from phone numbers as user IDs.
Learn about the security, privacy, and anti-abuse measures of the Jitsi Meet video chat platform.
Learn about the security, privacy, and anti-abuse measures of the Google Meet video chat platform.
Learn about the security, privacy, and anti-abuse measures of the Zoom video chat platform.
Learn about the security, privacy, and anti-abuse measures of the Whereby video chat platform.
We outline some of the questions we think about when critically assessing video conferencing tools, and how journalists can determine what’s right for them.
Learn about which video chat tools are secure and practical for your situation.
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