Ensuring that journalists and their audiences know how they might be vulnerable to digital attacks and what information they need to protect is key to selecting and using appropriate digital security tools and techniques. Digital security is therefore essential to the free flow of information online: enabling journalists to safely report on key issues in the public interest and their audiences to engage with this material without compromising on their own security.

Cyber Defense for Journalists, Activists and their Audiences

Kida the cyber-hoopoe / Digital security professional and stress-relief expert

Kida

Getting to know Kida and self-assessment

Risk assessment

Phishing

How to tell if your account has been hacked or your login details are vulnerable

Creating and storing strong passwords

Multi-factor Authentication

Active sessions

Communicating securely

VPNs and anti tracking

Files, cameras and microphones

Top tips

How to protect your phone

RFE/RL Academy

<p>RFE/RL Academy exists to support journalists in serving their diverse and myriad audiences through the provision of skills training in upholding the highest professional standards. Digital security of journalists and audience safety in accessing RFE/RL platforms is a key concern for the Academy and this course has been developed to support RFE/RL&#39;s community worldwide.</p>

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Cyber Defense for Journalists, Activists and their Audiences

Cyber Defense for Journalists, Activists and their Audiences

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