Are you an independent journalist looking for advanced digital security guidance? Apply here for a free eight week course.
Trevor Timm
April 6, 2021
Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) is proud to partner with the Center for Investigative Journalism (CIJ) on a comprehensive eight week digital security course for independent journalists, which aims to teach reporters and filmmakers working on risky subjects how to better protect themselves and their sources online.
The course, titled the Source Protection Programme, will feature several high-profile guest lecturers, including by our own Director of Digital Security Harlo Holmes. Topics will range from encrypted communications, first-contact conundrums, and planning for risk; to mitigating retaliation and support post-publication.
Below is a full description of the course. Please fill out this short application on CIJ’s website if you would like to participate.
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Each Monday of the programme participants will have exclusive access to a guest lecture or conversation from the likes of Iona Craig, Sonia Kennebeck, Omar Mohammed (Mosul Eye) and more TBA.
On Wednesday evenings participants will have access to training sessions and workshops led by Harlo Holmes, Fabio Natali and Runa Sandvik including:
Interspersed between the hands-on workshops, our training team will schedule ‘Office Hours’ sessions where participants will be able to book one to one slots to address specific concerns or issues.