Working in some of the most remote and dangerous areas of the world, journalists encounter serious challenges on a daily basis. Our experts have decades of experience in these environments and employ their skillsets, proactively, to mitigate the inherent risk associated with these professionals. These include conducting thorough risk assessments to identify threats like physical attacks or kidnappings, hostile environment training (HEAT), covering first aid, situational awareness, and digital security to protect against surveillance or hacking. Additionally, they perform due diligence and investigations to vet local contacts, detect fraud, and ensure source reliability. These services, supported by 24/7 operations centers, enable journalists to report safely in high-risk environments