Personal security & privacy checklist

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Practical digital security, one step at a time. Work through 278 plain-English checks and see exactly where you stand. Free, open source, and nothing leaves your browser.

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Getting Started

Working out which of the other 272 items actually apply to you

24 checks

Authentication

Securing your online account login credentials

35 checks

Web Browsing

Avoiding tracking, censorship, and data collection online

21 checks

Email

Protecting the gateway to your online accounts

19 checks

Messaging

Keeping your communications private and secure

15 checks

Social Media

Minimizing the risks associated with using online communities

22 checks

Networks

Safeguarding your network traffic

23 checks

Mobile Devices

Reduce invasive tracking for cells, smartphones and tablets

34 checks

Personal Computers

Securing your PC's operating system, data & activity

10 checks

Backup & Recovery

Getting your data and your accounts back when something goes wrong

13 checks

Smart Home

Using IoT devices without compromising your privacy

10 checks

Personal Finance

Protecting your funds, financial accounts and transactions

18 checks

Human Aspect

Avoiding social engineering security risks

19 checks

Physical Security

Taking measures to prevent IRL security incidents

9 checks

AI & Privacy

Protecting your data and privacy in the age of AI assistants