CASE STUDY The Economist Technology and the Human Firewall For more than 170 years, The Economist has delivered news and analysis that exposes the “unworthy, timid ignorance obstructing our progress.” Many of the world’s leaders and thinkers turn to it for thoughtful, in-depth weekly analysis of world affairs. Operating such a high-profile media organization, with hundreds of journalists working around the globe, isn’t easy, particularly when you draw the ire of those opposed to your mission, such as activists who want to hijack your website and social media channels to get their own messages out. Using the traditional method of security—locking down all systems and devices—isn’t possible when the very nature of news gathering requires open access to all information and all types of

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