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EVENT DETAILS |
Bring your own mobile phones & laptops for an evening of learning & doing.Join Hacks/Hackers NYC & NYC Resistor on March 21 at 6:30 p.m. for a hands-on encryption & digital security workshop for journalists.
Why & when would you want to encrypt your communications? What type of security does encryption provide? What type of security doesn't encryption provide? What should you be aware of, what should you install & how do you use tools to keep your communications with sources & colleagues secure?
Susan McGregor of Columbia University & members of NYC Resistor will give us the big picture, specific advice, & help you install their recommended encryption software, including:
Speaking out safely
Secure comms with Signal & PGP for anyone that already uses Signal desktop
2FA
Password Managers
To attend our Digital Security for Journalists Installfest, RSVP today ($10 + 2.24 processing fee, payable in advance) to Hacks/Hackers NYC.
Refund policy: Cancel at least 24 hours before the event (that is, no later than 6:30 p.m. March 20) to receive a full refund. We cannot issue refunds after that time.
More about our hosts:
NYC Resistor is a hacker collective with a shared space located in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. They meet regularly to share knowledge, hack on projects together, & build community. Join them Mondays & Thursdays for their free open Craft Night. Visit www.nycresistor.com for details.
The agenda:
6:30 p.m. - Doors & light dinner
7 p.m.- Presentation by Susan McGregor
~7:20 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Encryption software install fest led by members of NYC Resistor & Hacks/Hackers NYC
Want to sponsor Hacks/Hackers NYC? Have an event or topic idea? Email us at nyc[at]hackshackers[dot]com.
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