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Digital safety

Video conferencing Part 2: Zoom

Zoom, the world’s leading video conferencing platform, has taken recent steps to improve its security but journalists who value their privacy should still remain cautious when using the app. In Part 2 of this series on video conferencing for Reporters Without Borders (RSF), tech security expert Bence Kócsi explains the […]

Digital safety, Physical safety

HEAT for journalists (Part 10):
A step-by-step digital security protocol

“Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) for journalists” is a ten-part series developed by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Silk Road Training and a local partner. This last article provides a step-by-step digital security protocol for journalists to follow before, during, and after a reporting trip. Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) is […]

Digital safety, Physical safety

HEAT for journalists (Part 9):
Let’s not forget digital security

“Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) for journalists” is a ten-part series developed by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Silk Road Training and a local partner. This ninth article outlines common digital threats facing journalists and explains how basic practices can reduce exposure. Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) is a comprehensive safety […]

Physical safety

HEAT for journalists (Part 8):
Vehicle safety and road traffic collisions

“Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) for journalists” is a ten-part series developed by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Silk Road Training and a local partner. This eighth article outlines how to stay safe during vehicle travel and respond effectively to road traffic collisions (RTCs). Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) is a […]

Physical safety

HEAT for journalists (Part 7):
First Aid – Monitoring casualties and secondary assessments

“Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) for journalists” is a ten-part series developed by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Silk Road Training and a local partner. This seventh article outlines how to perform first aid secondary assessments, manage hidden injuries, monitor a patient’s condition, and report clearly to emergency responders. Hostile Environment […]