Privacy Meets Security

The digital world has allowed us to connect globally while making geographic separation matter very little. This has changed the world and allowed for new and amazing opportunities.

This interconnected globe has come at a cost.

The privacy of people has shrunk as the need for security has increased. The ability to have little to no attribution (Who or what you are) in the digital world has made it a prime breeding ground for nefarious elements to power-hungry groups to expand their reach. These groups are empowered by one simple thing, data. The more data you have and can turn into conclusions, the more powerful you will become. This data is worth billions and allows the elements or groups to know; Who, When, Where, and how to target or sell their goods, increasing their success at turning a profit or reaching their goal.

Where does this data come from, you ask? Look Here – Data: The Aggregation of our lives.

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Start here to begin making your life more secure and private. The digital age has made it hard to find privacy with all the data generated daily.

Step 1: Decide what to protect.

This step will feel highly reflective, but knowing what you want to protect is important. If you want no one to know where you live, or you don’t want people to know your phone number, the actions needed to take are all different. Here is more information on your digital signature and what to protect.

Step 2: Decide for how long you want to protect it.

Privacy and security are not a set-it-and-forget-it. They take constant upkeep and maintenance. Deciding how long you want to protect things will set the tone for the privacy and security journey. Saying forever here is likely to lead to privacy fatigue.

Step 3: Identify the data that gives away the things you are trying to protect.

Knowing how your data can be accessed, purchased, researched, or found is important to understand how your privacy and security are at risk. Finding the digital footprint you leave behind and knowing your digital signature will give you power over your data.

Step 4: Protect your digital signature and control your digital footprint.

It is time to make changes with an understanding of your digital signature and footprint. Start easy with Social Media and how you communicate. Ditch SMS and get an app like Signal Messenger. Perhaps go to the extreme and get a privacy-oriented phone like GrapheneOS. This site offers many options and resources to help you along this journey.