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2021-08-10 Personal Root2 2021-08-10 Yes

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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 Nextcloud 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.

 

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 reaolver embedding filters for blocking known ad/tracker traffic: NextDNS

 

Password Manager

Free and Open Source Software (FOSS): 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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