Five years of Secure The News

In 2016, Freedom of the Press Foundation launched Secure The News to track and grade HTTPS adoption by news organizations. Today, five years later, we’re happy to say that its goals have been largely achieved, and we are retiring the project while archiving and preserving its historical data.

Filmmakers, take action: A new digital security resource and free digital security clinic

Today, we're launching an interactive digital security platform and free clinic for filmmakers.

First steps for online safety

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?

Journalists, how private are your Slack messages really?

It's time to rethink your privacy on Slack.

Where does your team store its two-factor authentication codes?

The choice between storing two-factor authentication codes on your device, versus a remote service in the cloud comes with some usability and security trade-offs.

How journalists can work from home securely

Both the newsroom and individual journalists must make some changes to work from home securely.

Here's how to share sensitive leaks with the press

Thinking about securely leaking information to news organizations? This guide will show you how.

Why aren't more journalism schools teaching digital security?

Journalism schools have been slow to offer comprehensive security education to students. What's getting in the way?

The story inside your software updates

If your web browser is asking you to install software updates, it may also be asking you to protect itself from getting hacked.

Why security specialists love to hate cellphone networks

Learn who else could be on the line when making a call on your cell.