Advice column: Is my phone always listening?
Patrick MacLeod
Protect yourself and your sources with our advice on digital security
Our guides and resources are designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of digital security. Dive in to explore topics ranging from encrypting your text messages and locking down your social media accounts to protecting yourself against hackers and mitigating online harassment. For beginners to experts, stay informed with the latest best practices.
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U.S. J-School Curriculum
Digital security should start in the classroom, yet we know many university and college-level programs feel underprepared for education of this kind. So we built this curriculum to better support J-schools’ goals for digital security education.
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Preparing for Online Harassment
When it comes to online harassment, it's better for journalists to prepare defenses in advance than while experiencing the stress of it. We've gathered resources from global experts so journalists can take steps to cultivate digital security and psychological safety.
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Source Protection
Are you a journalist working on sensitive subjects? The effort to protect your sources needs to start before they contact you. These guides will help you create the processes that you need to make sure that both you and your sources stay safe from unwanted threats.
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Online Account Security
You have countless online accounts, but how do you protect the information you store there? Our digital security team gathered a list of resources for keeping your online accounts more secure, written by our team and others.
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Reporting in the Field
We know that you don’t do all of your work from behind a desk. Whether you’re covering a protest, meeting with a source, or flying across borders to pursue a big story, we have bespoke guides that will give you the resources to stay safe while on the go.
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Guías en Español
Entre nuestras guías sobre diversos temas relacionados con la seguridad digital en inglés, hemos traducido una selección de manuales al español y adaptado su alcance en ambos idiomas. We've translated a selection of our guides into Spanish.
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Beyond the Basics
You’ve gone through the basics, you’re feeling pretty secure, and you want more. These guides are meant for you if you want to dig deeper and really boost your understanding of these topics.
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Secure Communication
In the digital age, encrypting your messages is a must. Our digital security team gathered you a list of resources we've written to help you keep your online conversations more safe and private.
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Explore Our Services
Ready to take your digital security to the next level? Our range of services is designed to provide personalized support tailored to your needs. Whether you're looking for training, advice, or a comprehensive audit, we have the right solution for you.
