Learning how to protect your own and your sources' privacy online is a skill all journalists should be looking to acquire, especially reporters who work with sensitive information and investigations.
But getting started with information security can be a daunting task. Paul Bradshaw, who leads the online journalism masters course at Birmingham City University, started up a FlipBoard curating articles about online security for journalists.
The current selection includes an explanation of why every journalist needs a threat model, recommendations for encrypted apps, and a case study about online security featuring The Cambodia Daily.
Also make sure to check out our own stories on security for journalists.
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