Global Certificate in Social Media Safety for Journalists

• Understanding Social Media Safety: An overview of social media safety, including the importance of secure online practices for journalists and the potential risks associated with social media use.
• Creating a Secure Social Media Presence: Best practices for creating and maintaining secure social media profiles, including strong passwords and two-factor authentication.
• Identifying and Avoiding Online Threats: Techniques for identifying and avoiding online threats, such as phishing attempts, malware, and cyberstalking.
• Privacy Settings and Controls: A deep dive into the privacy settings and controls available on popular social media platforms, and how to use them effectively to protect personal information.
• Managing Online Reputation: Strategies for managing online reputation and mitigating the impact of negative or harmful content.
• Digital Security Tools and Software: An overview of digital security tools and software that can help journalists stay safe online, including VPNs, antivirus software, and password managers.
• Responding to Online Harassment: Techniques for responding to online harassment and cyberbullying, including reporting mechanisms and self-care strategies.
• Legal and Ethical Considerations: An exploration of the legal and ethical considerations surrounding social media safety for journalists, including privacy laws and professional standards.
• Case Studies and Real-World Examples: Analysis of real-world examples and case studies to illustrate the importance of social media safety for journalists.