We’re changing how we deliver support to SecureDrop users
We are now providing support directly via Signal and will be completing a migration away from Redmine on Nov. 3, 2025 Read More
Implementing ‘just-works’ printing in SecureDrop Workstation
The SecureDrop Workstation moved to a ‘just works’ printing approach. This is how we did it. Read More
Ubuntu Focal has reached end of life
Ubuntu 20.04 (Focal) has reached end of life. Any SecureDrop installations that have not upgraded to Ubuntu Server 24.04 (Noble) will automatically take their Source Interfaces offline. Read More
Ubuntu Focal is approaching end of life
Ubuntu 20.04 (Focal) is now deprecated for use with SecureDrop Application and Monitor Servers Read More
SecureDrop Noble Upgrade Progress
Upgrades to Ubuntu Noble are going strong, with approximately 40% of all Application Servers updated. Over the next week, we will push a series of point releases to begin automated upgrades of all remaining Application Servers, with Monitor Servers to follow. Read More
Introducing WEBCAT: Web-based Code Assurance and Transparency
In this post, we introduce Web-based Code Assurance and Transparency, a project that supports verifiable in-browser code for single-page browser applications. Along with this post, we are publishing the WEBCAT project repository; follow-up posts will provide more detailed information. Read More
RightsCon: Introduction to SecureDrop Workstation
SecureDrop team member Kunal Mehta demo’d the SecureDrop Workstation at RightsCon 2025 on Feb. 25. You can watch a recording of the talk; the slides are also available. Read More
Technical details for the Noble migration
Over the next two months, all SecureDrops will see their underlying Ubuntu operating system upgraded from version 20.04 (code-named “Focal”) to 24.04 (“Noble”). This is the first time we’ve performed an in-place upgrade. This blog post explains the technical background and process that led to this. Read More