V. Challenges The research findings show that many challenges remain for both professional and citizen journalists to do their work. Listed below are the main challenges identified through this research’s interaction with the field. Lack of resources for digital security Upholding good digital security practices requires resources, both on an individual and organisational level. Encrypted cloud services and more secure email providers are not available for free. Hardware or phones need to be purchased. Devices and applications require proper configuration to ensure security and facilitate a seamless workflow, with possible troubleshooting issues that may emerge in this process. In the absence of digital security experts who can be approached for queries, journalists struggle to meet these challenges. Small-scale media houses rarely get funding or support specific to digital security. Those who could not attend any formal digital security training learned from their peers and networks. Journalists are almost expected to take risks. As mentioned, a low-risk appetite can affect journalists’ professional opportunities. Journalists participating in this research seem to accept the fact that their profession poses considerable risks. 45