Central America: Cybersecurity for journalists
The USAGM Office of Business Development offered virtual cybersecurity workshops to VOA affiliates in Central America.
The five, 90-minute modules were designed for news directors, editors, reporters, and producers. More than 45 participants connected via Microsoft Teams every Wednesday during the dates of September 23rd through October 21st, 2020.
Each module was focused on discussing various forms of security, such as the usage of technical devices, personal safety, anti-virus software and apps, circumvention tools, how and when to use the cloud, the risks of using free Wi-Fi, and news on social media.