Reporting Elections, Safety and Security of Journalists 3. Interruption. Your network connection stops working, you can’t send an email, or your phone doesn’t have a signal. a. b. c. d. When network services are blocked or stop working When your hard drive dies, your computer is affected by a power surge,your phone gets smashed, or you lose your camera’s data card, or even water or fire damage When affected by malware (malicious software). Some viruses can destroy data on your computer or mobile device When you forget your password Physical security related risks: We do a lot of digital work to protect sensitive information. But that is only one aspect of digital security. The work you do to protect your valuable devices and documents can be undone in an instant if your devices are lost, stolen, tampered with, confiscated, or damaged. Planning for physical security is as important as protecting your devices digitally. As we see in the news on a daily basis, the chances of your phone or laptop being stolen are uncomfortably high. So, what would happen if your mobile device falls into the wrong hands? Before we get into the various tips and tricks for securing your computer or mobile device, remember that keeping your device safe is the first step towards digital security. 16 https://zimbabwe.misa.org