The playing field has changed dramatically after the military coup and the current heightened security situation requires new training modules. Delivering updated training modules to journalists is difficult due to their uneven geographic and infrastructural distribution, compounded by the difficulties of reaching journalists in conflict zones and securing access to journalists within Myanmar. Organising inperson training is risky and journalists might not necessarily see the direct benefits of following digital security training. Additionally, as discussed above, an overly positivist approach, wherein technologyoriented solutions are seen as central to increasing journalists’ security, is not in line with journalists’ experiences on the field. The belief that journalists should entirely migrate to secure communication channels overlooks the multi-platform nature of their communication practices. A total migration to such channels would disconnect journalists from the relational networks crucial to both their professional and personal lives. Beyond individual technological savviness, journalists need social and mental savviness to navigate physical inspections, as well as organisational support from media houses to ensure their protection. Designing more holistic security training materials wherein both the physical and the digital aspects are addressed remains a challenge. 47

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