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Privacy & Security

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Review of different services used for managing privacy and security online.

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Storage & Data

Moving away from iCloud and using a combination of SecureSafe, Sync and self hosted solutions like my Server Cloud enables to secure data in transit and in storage.


Communication

Mail

Securing Email & Communication take two main forms:

  1. Encryption modules for generically available mailboxes (i.e. GPG protocol)

  2. Dedicated services embedding encryption and privacy policies such as Tutanota

In addition, to protect mailboxes online, a email alias provider can be used. SimpleLogin, a French tech, allows this easily and gives the option to Server Alias which is implemented.

IM Apps

Element is a peer-to-peer application enabling encryption and bridging other communication apps & protocols. Other IM services based on Blockchain are currently emerging but are not mature enough to be used widely.

Phone number

[Crypton](https://crypton.sh/)


Internet

This section provides an overview on the management of various security features of the Internet: threats & viruses, ads/tracker, password management and 2F authentication.

AntiVirus

Two different ways to identify viruses:

  1. Intego for Mac (and iOS)
  2. iVerify for residual scans

Ad/Tracker Block

Using a DNS resolver embedding filters for blocking known ad/tracker traffic: NextDNS

Password Manager

Free and Open Source Software (FOSS): BitWarden For added security, I am self hosting an instance of a Server Tools#Password manager, an unofficial image of Bitwarden.

TOTP Manager

FOSS: Authy

Internet threats

Scan for signs of past Threats and Intrusions.


Current Cost

Source One-off cost Current Cost p.m.
Intego £5.67
iVerify £2.99

Privacy & Security One-off Cost Subscription p.m.
Total £2.99 £5.67
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