A Look Inside Security at The New York Times (Live)
New York Times information security analyst Jesse 'Agent X' Krembs presents live insights into protecting investigative journalists and confidential sources.
Summary
The Frontline Defense of Investigative Journalism
Major global news organizations operate in a hostile threat environment, facing advanced nation-state adversaries, surveillance actors, and online harassment campaigns.
Operational Tradecraft for Source Protection
Jesse Krembs discusses defensive protocols used by investigative reporters in the field, including air-gapped computers, secure drop platforms, and encrypted messaging.
Hard Technical Challenges in Modern Media Defense
The presentation examines technical engineering hurdles—securing remote newsrooms, protecting reporters crossing hostile borders, and auditing zero-click mobile exploits.
Collaborating with the Hacker Community
Krembs invites security researchers to collaborate with journalistic organizations to strengthen open-source privacy tooling and defend free speech.
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