Journalists are under attack globally. The physical risks have gotten a lot of attention, but the digital ones are still mysterious to many. In this session, you will learn how to keep your sources, your colleagues, your family and yourself safe.

Journalism cybersecurity expert Runa Sandvik, former senior director of information security at the New York Times and founder of the journalism-focused security consultancy Granitt, will speak about tools you can use, techniques for thinking about cyber risks, and which tools to apply when.

Pre-registration strongly advised! The first 100 students to arrive will receive a free YubiKey for two-factor authentication. This event is open to CJS students only.

This event is sponsored by the Craig Newmark Center for Journalism Ethics and Security at Columbia University.

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Presentation: 12:15-1:45 pm. Box lunch provided.

Columbia Journalism School, Lecture Hall, 3rd Floor, Pulitzer Hall, 2950 Broadway, New York, NY 10027

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Runa Sandvik is the founder of Granitt, a venture providing security guidance for journalists and at-risk people around the world. Her work builds upon experience from her time at The New York Times, Freedom of the Press Foundation, and The Tor Project. Runa is an inaugural member of CISA's Technical Advisory Council and the Aspen Institute's Global Cybersecurity Group, and a board member of the Signals Network.

Columbia University makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities. If you require disability accommodations to attend this event, please contact the Office of Disability Services at 212-854-2388 or disability@columbia.edu at least 10 days in advance of the event. Requests for CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) or sign language interpretation require two weeks’ notice.

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