Michael J. BurgessJournalists near borders face unique risks, and digital security should be part of basic reporting training.
This new curriculum for border-region journalists covers practical issues such as threat modelling, device prep, and protecting sources during searches or questioning. That matters because press freedom means very little if reporters are not equipped to protect themselves and the people they speak to.
Should every journalism course teach this?
Teaching Digital Security 101: Press advocates partner on savvy curriculum for border-region journalists
As reporting near the U.S.-Mexico border grows more complex, journalists face increasing risks to their data and sources. Gretchen A. Peck reports on a new training partnership equipping reporters with practical digital security strategies. Developed by press advocates, the curriculum focuses on protecting devices and navigating inspections. It underscores a new reality: modern reporting requires both journalistic skill and operational security.