How We Assembled Our Best Of List
The best product or solution is the one that’s best for you, of course. This list is to act solely as a quick guide or reference for our top-ranked, favorite cybersecurity solutions at Batten. That said, given how approachable and intuitive the solutions are in this list, we believe they likely will be your favorite tools too!
Aura
Why We Recommend It
- Aura will monitor your digital hygiene, alert you to threats, help you recover lost assets, and provides $1mm identity theft insurance* for eligible losses.
- Aura’s intuitive UI makes signing up and accessing the home dashboard very straightforward.
- You can use a password manager, VPN, ID protection, and antivirus all with one subscription.
- There are no term limits, so you can try Aura risk-free.
BEST FOR
- Anyone who is comfortable using standard software tools and browser extensions.
Additional Details:
Monitoring: Proactively monitors your registered financial, credit, and personal information to alert you of any exposures.
Antivirus: Protects your devices from malware such as viruses, ransomware, and spyware which may infect your devices and steal your information.
Password Manager: Sets and stores complex passwords for all your online accounts with a password manager that easily integrates to your internet browser of choice.
VPN: Hides your IP address on local networks so that your internet activity is private and secure while using public WiFi connections.
“Aura’s offerings to the consumer could change much of the way consumers view security on the internet and the way we do security on the internet in unique ways.”
Yubikey: Secure Login Key
Why We recommend it
- Supported by hundreds of top sites where added security is very valuable.
- Hardware-based 2FA is much more difficult to compromise than alternative methods.
- It only takes a few seconds to register a YubiKey with your personal accounts and favorite digital services.
- Prevent phishing attacks from hijacking your accounts.
Additional Details:
- Simply insert the key and tap it with your finger to access all your accounts
- No user and security information is shared between the services, protecting your privacy
- The physical key requires a human touch and cannot be remotely hacked
Dashlane: Password Manager
Why We Recommend It
- It has an exceptionally intuitive user-experience.
- Easy to set up and get started with self-explanatory instructions for importing passwords.
- Master password recovery means no need to worry about being locked out of all your accounts.
- It comes with a VPN, making it a great value.
BEST FOR
- Anyone willing to spend an extra $20 for a great user experience and a VPN.
Additional Details:
- Premium subscription plan lets you manage passwords on unlimited devices
- Saves your 2-factor authenticator keys
- Generates strong, complex passwords for increased account security
- Autofill makes logins seamless across all your online accounts
- Includes a VPN
Nord VPN
Why We Recommend It
- Hides your IP address on public WiFi like airports or coffee shops from hackers.
- It has a fast setup, a friendly interface, and a notably pleasant user experience all around.
- The browser extension is discreet and can be paused to access VPN-restricted sites.
- They don't blast you with emails or cross-selling.
Best for
- Anyone looking for a simple, quiet, and reliable VPN.
Additional Details:
- Trusted by our experts, and the VPN of choice by Batten’s internal team
- An easy-going product experience and fair price point for the value
- The browser extension keeps an exceptionally quiet presence
- Very honest use-case descriptions on Nord website
“NordVPN brings its A-game with security too. They have a strict “No-Logs” rule that promises not to collect, keep or share your data, as well as masking your IP address, multi-factor authentication, buffering-free live-streaming, and layers upon layers of included protection.”
