December 8, 2014 Hosted by CryptoParty NYC at the Brooklyn Public Library
- https://www.cryptoparty.in/nyc#december_2014_-_cryptoparty_for_journalists
- http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/cryptoparty-journalist-se-central-library-info-comm-120814
A quick overview of threat modeling — the who/what/where/when/why/how of digital security — and specific factors and things that might affect journalists.
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Slides (Updated Dec 8, 5:11PM)
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Tools
- Full disk encryption:
- Windows BitLocker: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/features/bitlocker
- Mac OS X FileVault: http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT4790
- Tails (standalone operating system): https://tails.boum.org/
- Encrypted phone calls:
- RedPhone (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.thoughtcrime.securesms
- Signal (iPhone): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/signal-private-messenger/id874139669?mt=8
- Remove metadata from photos/videos on a phone:
- ObscruaCam: https://guardianproject.info/apps/obscuracam/
- InformaCam: https://guardianproject.info/apps/informacam/
- OnionShare: https://onionshare.org/
Further reading
- OpenNews Source: Security for Journalists, by Jonathan Stray
- Digital Media Law Project: New York State Shield Law Guide
- DMLP's other guide material is great, too: