Contrasting misinformation: tools and techniques for managing threats and risks

Journalism sector
Newsrooms, press agencies and media professionals who require advanced skills to combat misinformation (journalists, fact-checkers, and editors responsible for communications).

Business sector
Communication, brand reputation, marketing and PR departments, responsible for safeguarding the corporate image and managing media crises (PR managers, brand managers and social media strategists).

Public administration
Local and national authorities seeking to combat misinformation in the context of public policy and institutional communication (decision-makers, policymakers and public officials responsible for communication strategies and crisis management).

Security and defence sector
Intelligence and law enforcement agencies involved in protecting against disinformation and propaganda campaigns (OSINT analysts, intelligence officers and cybersecurity managers).

Non-profit organisations and NGOs
Organisations combating misinformation on global, social or humanitarian issues; educational and research institutions: Universities, research centres and educational institutions (academics specialising in media, misinformation and communication; students on undergraduate or postgraduate courses in journalism, communication studies, data science and cybersecurity).