This course aims to help infosec researchers and hackers understand how news media operate, interact effectively with journalists, and navigate media coverage. The course covers topics such as different channels of communication, interacting with reporters constructively, fact-checking, handling sources, and dealing with inaccurate reporting. The teaching method includes presentations and discussions by experienced infosec and national security reporters. The intended audience for this course includes infosec researchers, hackers, and anyone looking to engage with the media in a productive manner.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
The Media
Print Media
Talk To The Media
Your Needs
Know The Reporter
How To Treat A Source
Who Is Involved
FactChecking
Email
Project Garrett
Burning Reporters
Twitter Burns
Lazy Journalism
PR
Off The Record
Avoid Off The Record
Build Knowledge
Whats News
What Happens If A Reporter Gets It Wrong
Dont Attack The Reporter In Public
Avoid Lawyers
How We Source
Follow Up
Outro
Taught by
0xdade
