S4C organises 2025 Digital Security Clinic for Journalists, CSOs

By: Monday Danladi, Bauchi 

A hands-on training programme for selected Journalists across the country, has been organized by Spaces for Change under the Civic Space Resource (CSR) Hub supported by the Ford Foundation.

The Digital Security Clinic is designed to respond to the evolving digital threats facing media and civil society organizations.

As digital risks grow more complex with AI-powered attacks, increased surveillance, disinformation, and targeted threats to civic actors, the clinic offers practical guidance to help Journalists navigate and counter these challenges.

During the training programme holding in Kano, Participants will explore key areas such as threat assessment, secure communication, online privacy, data protection, and strategies for safeguarding digital assets.

The programme also includes mobile device security and emerging tactics for defending against digital manipulation.

Through interactive sessions and hands-on exercises, participants will strengthen their understanding of digital threats and develop effective strategies to protect themselves and their organizations as stated by Victoria Ibezim-Ohaeri,
Executive Director.