Free webinar: Digital security for journalists

From legal requests for data to online abuse, journalists face a wide range of digital threats as they go about their work. Learning how best to protect themselves is key to increasing not only their own safety, but the safety of sources. This practical 60-minute session, led by Ela Stapley at the Committee to Protect Journalists, will cover protecting your personal online data, securing your devices, and using secure forms of communication.

This webinar is part of "Protecting the facts," IRE's latest training series focused on defending press freedoms and journalist safety.

This webinar is free for IRE members, but please be sure to register. All those who register will receive an email with the Zoom link the morning of the event.

Date and Time

Monday, October 20, 2025, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. (ET)

Speaker

Ela Stapley, Committee to Protect Journalists
Ela Stapley is CPJ’s Digital Security Advisor working on the Emergencies team where she supports journalists worldwide with their digital security needs. A former freelance journalist, Ela has worked in digital safety support for the media for over a decade. She is the founder and director of Siskin Labs, a consulting company that works with organizations and individuals in high-risk digital security situations. She holds a master’s in International Journalism from the University of Cardiff, UK.

Ticket Price

• Free for current IRE members. You must still go through the ticketing/registration process so Zoom info can be sent prior to the webinar

Location

The workshop will be held online via Zoom, registered attendees will receive login information the day before the webinar.