Resources & Tools
Our curated list of resources and recommended tools is designed to help you enhance your digital security and privacy with ease. We include guides, tutorials, and best practices discussed in OPSEC Podcast episodes, as well as trusted third-party tools and services that align with our standards for reliability and effectiveness. Together, these resources offer a comprehensive foundation for staying informed, improving your online defenses, and confidently navigating today’s digital landscape.
Check back regularly, as we continuously update the list to include the latest tools & resources available.
Guides
Android Hardening Guide - Basic guidance for improved security and privacy settings for devices running Android.
Apple iOS Hardening Guide - Basic guidance for improved security and privacy settings for iPhones and iPads running iOS.
Home WiFi Network Best Practices - Basic guidance for improved security and privacy settings for home WiFi network.
Personal Computer Best Practices - Basic guidance for improved security and privacy settings for personal computers.
Grey Dynamics Guide: Protect Your Digital Life - Intelligence World Tips for Privacy and Security.
Grey Dynamics Travel Security Guide - Watch Your Digital Footprint.
Grey Dynamics OSINT Guide - A Guide to Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT).
Grey Dynamics SOCMINT Guide - A Guide to Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT).
Grey Dynamics CTI Guide - A Guide to Cyber Threat Intelligence.
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
Obscura VPN - Two-hop VPN. Available on Mac at this time; Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android soon.
ProtonVPN - Based in Switzerland. Available on all platforms.
NordVPN - Based in Sweden. Available on all platforms
Encrypted Messengers
Signal - Secure and private messaging app that works on Android, iPhone, iPad, and desktop..
Wire - Encrypted messenger, collaboration platform, and file sharing.
Session - End-to-end encrypted messenger with anonymous accounts and messages routed through an onion network.
Element - Decentralised and open source platform for real-time communication and collaboration.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Authy - Two-factor authentication app for Android and iPhone.
Duo Mobile - Two-factor authentication app for Android and iPhone.
Aegis Authenticator - Two-factor authentication app for Android.
Yubikey - MFA authentication hardware key.
OnlyKey - MFA and Password hardware key.
Faraday Bags
SLNT - Faraday bags & RFID wallets trusted by Google, and US Army that effortlessly fit into your daily routine for continuous data protection.
GoDark - Stop phone tracking to protect your privacy, block EMF signals including 4G, 5G, GPS, Cell, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. Trusted by the FBI, DHS and US Military.
Mission Darkness - Mission Darkness, by MOS Equipment, is a global leader in radio frequency (RF) shielding solutions.
Blackout - Blackout Faraday Bag EMF RF EMP Shielding Products.
ProtonMail - End-to-end encrypted email. Highest standards of privacy. Open source and independently audited.
TutaMail - End-to-end and quantum-ready encryption.
Password Management
Bitwarden - Online/offline password manager available on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, and browser.
KeePassXC - Offline password manager available on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
ProtonPass - Online password manager available on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, and browser.
Privacy Focused Web Browsers
DuckDuckGo - Free. Fast. Private. Search and browse more privately with the DuckDuckGo browser.
Brave - A fast, private, and secure web browser for PC, Mac, and mobile devices.
TOR - Protect yourself against tracking, surveillance, and censorship.
Masked Payments
Privacy.com - Masked virtual debit cards.
MySudo - Masked virtual payment cards available on iPhone.
IronVest - Masked credit cards for Android and iPhone.
Encrypted Data Storage
VeraCrypt - Free open-source data encryption software for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.
ProtonDrive - Secure cloud storage to encrypt, back up, and share the photos, videos, and files.
Preferred Operating Systems
GrapheneOS - Hardened and secured version of the Android operating system designed for Pixel phones.
Pop!_OS Linux - User friendly Linux distribution that can replace Windows.