{"product_id":"information-security-essentials-9780231192323","title":"Information Security Essentials","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is an essential guide to protecting news writers, sources, and organizations in the digital era. Susan E. McGregor provides a systematic understanding of the key technical, legal, and conceptual issues that anyone teaching, studying, or practicing journalism should know.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSusan E. McGregor has written a crucial resource for working journalists, journalism students, and anyone curious about the many sides of digital security. Her clear explanations and practical guidance mean that reporters are no longer paralyzed by fear of digital intrusions and instead have concrete strategies and plans to apply to a variety of projects. -- Sarah Cohen, Knight Chair in Data Journalism at the Cronkite School of Journalism and winner of the Pulitzer Prize in Investigative Reporting\u003cbr\u003eMcGregor takes an honest and often unflinching look at how emerging practices have come to bear on digital security, and in a way that is always one step ahead of the curve. -- Harlo Holmes, director of digital security at Freedom of the Press Foundation\u003cbr\u003eSusan E. McGregor has written the essential book on security for journalists. From source protection to device security to encryption and conflict reporting, this book covers everything that modern journalists need to stay safe online and IRL. Technology changes fast, but McGregor blends basic security concepts with a nuanced understanding of tech to give journalists timeless advice that can be adapted as the tech evolves. -- Meredith Broussard, author of \u003ci\u003eArtificial Unintelligence: How Computers Misunderstand the World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMcGregor takes a complex subject and makes it both accessible and actionable. In \u003ci\u003eInformation Security Essentials\u003c\/i\u003e, you’ll find important background information, case studies, and guidance from experts willing to share the secrets they have learned along the way. An invaluable resource for media professionals and cybersecurity experts alike. -- Runa Sandvik, security researcher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e1. The Essentials of Digital Communications\u003cbr\u003e2. Digital Data in a Legal Frame\u003cbr\u003e3. Assessing Risks and Threats\u003cbr\u003e4. Everyday Essentials\u003cbr\u003e5. Fundamentals for Field Reporting\u003cbr\u003e6. Reporting Abroad\u003cbr\u003e7. Creating a Culture of Security\u003cbr\u003e8. Security Strategies for Teams\u003cbr\u003e9. Working with Freelancers and Community Contributors\u003cbr\u003e10. Essentials for Small Newsrooms\u003cbr\u003e11. Managing Risk for a Midsized Newsroom\u003cbr\u003e12. Security Strategies for Large Newsrooms\u003cbr\u003e13. Facing Threats to the Profession\u003cbr\u003e14. Looking Ahead\u003cbr\u003eNotes\u003cbr\u003eIndex","brand":"Columbia University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49400340775255,"sku":"9780231192323","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/information-security-essentials-9780231192323","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}