Harlo Holmes

Harlo Holmes, Chief Security Programs Officer at Freedom of the Press Foundation and media scholar, explains secure tools like SecureDrop and practical newsroom defenses. She covers everyday digital safety, threat modeling for journalists, biometrics vs passcodes, gestures to secure phones, protests trade-offs, and rebuilding private online communities in the face of privacy nihilism.

Harlo Holmes, Chief Information Security Officer at Freedom of the Press Foundation, dives into the critical role of digital security for journalists navigating a data-greedy internet. She shares insights on protecting online anonymity and the disparities in digital security mindsets across the globe. The discussion explores the vital need for encryption tools to safeguard sources and journalists' work, as well as the inclusion of content creators like podcasters and TikTokers in the security conversation. Holmes emphasizes practical strategies, including compartmentalization, for enhancing safety in journalism.