Secure Your Newsroom.

Protect Your Sources.

Defend Your Mission.

Purpose-built cyber security solutions for newsrooms, journalists, and media organizations facing evolving digital threats.

As cyber threats against journalists intensify, RipRap Security has partnered with News Revenue Hub to deliver newsroom-specific security solutions. Our partnership combines deep cyber security expertise with genuine understanding of how newsrooms operate and the challenges they face.

Newsroom Cyber Security Challenges

In today's political climate, newsrooms and journalists face unprecedented cyber threats:

  • Domestic surveillance that can suppress investigative reporting

  • Activists and extremists targeting staff with doxxing and disruptive attacks

  • Cyber criminals seeking financial gain through ransomware and data theft

  • Foreign governments conducting espionage and influence operations

The stakes are higher than ever. Protection of confidential sources, sensitive data, and operational integrity is critical to press freedom.

Recent Attack Patterns Show Increasing Sophistication

Infrastructure disruption: DDoS attacks against major news outlets like Associated Press have demonstrated how attackers can temporarily block public access to journalism

  • Information manipulation: State-sponsored actors have successfully compromised news websites to post false content, as seen with attacks on Ukraine news outlets

  • Operational impact: Ransomware incidents, including The Guardian's 2022 attack, show how cyber incidents can disrupt newsroom operations for extended periods

  • Supply chain vulnerabilities: The MOVEit attacks that affected the BBC and hundreds of other organizations highlight how third-party services can create unexpected security risks

These incidents reflect broader trends toward more organized, technically sophisticated attacks that specifically target the media sector's critical infrastructure and trusted voice.

Why This Partnership Matters

Shared Values, Complementary Expertise

RipRap Security brings deep cyber security experience focused on protecting purpose-driven organizations. As a Certified B Corp, we're committed to using business as a force for good.

News Revenue Hub helps newsrooms thrive through revenue growth and strategic consulting, understanding the unique challenges facing modern journalism.

Together, we've designed cyber security solutions specifically for the nonprofit newsroom’s needs, risks, and resource constraints.

Getting Started Is Simple

We've designed three, progressive cyber security tiers to meet newsrooms where they are:

  • Tier One builds essential foundations with training, monitoring, and assessments

  • Tier Two adds strategic planning, enhanced backups, and live training sessions

  • Tier Three delivers comprehensive protection with custom initiatives for your specific needs

Our Process:

1. Introductory Meeting (30 minutes): Understand your newsroom's unique security challenges and goals

2. Proposal Review (60 minutes): Walk through tailored recommendations and refine based on your needs

3. Planning & Agreements: Finalize logistics and ensure smooth implementation

4. Kick-Off: Our ethical hackers meet your team to set expectations and begin

5. Stronger, Safer, Resilient: Your newsroom equipped to defend against threats and protect critical work

Ready To Make Your Newsroom Resilient Against Cyber Attacks? Let’s Chat.

Let’s chat about how we can work together to protect your newsroom, its staff, and data from cyber attacks.

Find a time for us to meet via our booking tool or reach out to us at outreach@riprapsecurity.com.

We can’t wait to hear from you.

What Our Customers Say About Us

  • RipRap is a truly collaborative, empathetic, and knowledgeable partner that meets us where we are, supports us without scare tactics, and keeps us confidently ahead of emerging security challenges. They’re always approachable, open to teaching, and ready with practical resources that reflect a deep understanding of our unique needs—making it easy for us to trust their guidance.

    Senior Director of Technology for a Workforce Development Nonprofit

  • RipRap never pushed us off to a salesperson. Their collaborative, highly informative penetration test helped us address key gaps before our major product release, and the post-assessment briefing gave us clarity, actionable guidance, and greater confidence in our security foundation.

    Chief Operating Officer for a Major Grantmaking Foundation

  • Steve and the RipRap Security team make complex cybersecurity concepts clear and approachable. We trust their transparent communication and appreciate how they tailor solutions to our priorities—never pushing unnecessary tools. Their Lunch and Learn was especially engaging, boosting our staff’s day-to-day confidence

    Business Operations Manager for an Environmental Nonprofit