Recommended Security & Privacy Tools and Services #
This document contains links to all the apps, services, and resources recommended in the "How to be Safe in an Online World" workshop.
Workshop Links #
- Workshop PDF: How to be Safe in an Online World
- Workshop Feedback Form: Workshop Feedback Form
- Email Signup: Subscribe for Updates
Password Managers #
- Bitwarden - Open source password manager
- 1Password - Feature-rich password manager
- Proton Pass - Password manager from Proton
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) #
- Bitwarden - Integrated 2FA support
- Aegis - Android-only 2FA app
- 1Password - Integrated 2FA support
- Authy - 2FA app with cloud backup
Hardware Security Keys #
- YubiKey - Hardware security keys for strong 2FA
Web Browsers #
- Brave - Privacy-focused browser with built-in ad/tracker blocking
- Mullvad Browser - Privacy-focused browser from Mullvad
VPN Services #
- Mullvad - Anonymous VPN, no logs, accepts cash payments
- IVPN - Audited, transparent, no-logs VPN
- ProtonVPN - Swiss privacy laws, open source VPN
Email Services #
- ProtonMail - End-to-end encrypted email
- Tutanota - Encrypted email service
- Fastmail - Privacy-focused email
Search Engines #
- Brave Search - No tracking, independent index
- DuckDuckGo - No tracking, uses Bing results
- Startpage - Anonymized Google results
Messaging Apps #
- Signal - End-to-end encrypted messaging with metadata protection (Recommended)
- WhatsApp - End-to-end encrypted (owned by Meta)
- Telegram - Encryption only in secret chats
- iMessage - End-to-end encrypted (Apple devices only)
Identity Theft Protection #
Credit Freezes (Free) #
Monitoring and Protection #
- Have I Been Pwned - Check if your email has been in a data breach
- IdentityTheft.gov - FTC identity theft reporting and recovery
- USPS Informed Delivery - Digital preview of incoming mail
Data Broker Removal Services #
- EasyOptOuts - Automated data broker removal (paid)
- DeleteMe - Data broker removal service (paid)
People Search Sites to Remove From #
Physical Security Products #
USB Data Blockers #
- PortaPow - USB data blockers ($5-15)
- Syncstop - USB data blocker brand
Parental Controls & Monitoring #
Built-in Device Controls #
- iOS Screen Time - Built into iPhones/iPads
- Android Digital Wellbeing - Built into Android devices
DNS Filtering #
- Cloudflare Family DNS - Free DNS filtering for malware and adult content
- OpenDNS Family Shield - Free DNS-based content filtering
Monitoring Tools #
- Covenant Eyes - Content monitoring and accountability
- Bark - Monitors texts, social media, and online activity
Alternative Devices for Children #
- Light Phone - Minimalist phone for calls/texts only
- Gizmo Watch - Smartwatch for kids with GPS
- Apple Watch SE - Can be set up for family use
Educational Resources for Parents #
- Common Sense Media - Age-based reviews and parental guidance
- ConnectSafely - Tips and guides for popular platforms
Workshop Resources #
- Workshop Materials: missionstronghold.org/security2025
- Workshop PDF: How to be Safe in an Online World
- Contact: info@missionstronghold.org
"Security is not a product, but a process" - Bruce Schneier