Ask a security trainer: Is mobile device location tracking a real risk?
Yes, but before implementing steps to mitigate it, take a moment to ask: Who’s at risk, when does it matter, and what’s at stake?
Evan Summers
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Evan is a senior digital security trainer at Freedom of the Press Foundation. Passionate about leveraging experiential learning and gamification to help at-risk audiences connect with critical digital security concepts, Evan supports the digital security team’s efforts to enhance journalists’ safety through training and resource development. Prior to joining FPF, Evan led digital security programming at the National Democratic Institute, conducting risk assessments and delivering innovative security training to civic organizations in closed and closing societies around the world.
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J-school security curriculum: reviewed and refreshed!
On the heels of our new module focused on U.S. southern border journalism, we are happy to announce a range of additional updates to modernize the rest of the J-school curriculum.
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Assess risk and choose the right tools when recording interviews
Before journalists hit the ‘record’ button to capture interviews, it’s critical for them to think through the potential risks associated with recording and storing audio or video