What is Batten's Best Of List?
The best products or solutions are that are 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 could be your favorite tools too!
Aura
Why We Recommend It
- Monitor your digital hygiene, alert you to threats, help you recover lost assets and provide identity theft insurance for eligible losses
- An intuitive UI makes signing up and accessing your home dashboard very straightforward
- Use a password manager, VPN, ID protection and antivirus all in one subscription
BEST FOR
- Anyone who is comfortably using standard software tools and browser extensions
- Anyone looking for a tool without term limits, you can try Aura risk-free monthly
Additional Details:
- Proactively monitors your registered financial, credit, and personal information to alert you of any exposures
- Integrates to your internet browser of choice
- Up to $1M identity theft insurance
- 24/7 U.S. Based Customer Support
- Up to 250X Faster Fraud Alerts than Competitors
“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.”
Blink℠ by Chubb®
WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT
- A true comprehensive stand-alone Cyber insurance solution for consumers
- Plans start as low as $5.28 a month for $10,000 of coverage
- 24/7 cyber specialist support for identity theft and cyber extortion
- Easy and effortless customer experience
BEST FOR
- Covering your whole household with one plan
- Anyone looking for a stand-alone cyber insurance policy covering modern digital threats
Additional Details:
- Flexible policies that cover you and up to five households that you share digital accounts with
- Coverage limits from $10,000 upto to $100,000
Blink Cyber Policy Covers:
- Cyber extortion
- Cyber financial fraud
- Deceptive transfer fraud
- Cyber breach of privacy
- Cyber bullying*
- Cyber disruption
- Identity theft
- Electronic data restoration
- Electronic device replacement
Whether or to what extent a particular loss is covered depends on the facts and circumstances of the loss, the terms and conditions of the policy as issued and applicable law.
*All coverages may not be available in all states.
Blink by Chubb is the marketing name used to refer to insurance carrier subsidiaries of Chubb Limited. For a list of the subsidiaries, please visit our website at www.chubb.com . Insurance provided by Executive Risk Indemnity, Inc.
If you choose to click on the link provided to buy insurance, Batten may receive compensation relating to product visibility. Batten is not a licensed insurance agent and does not receive compensation or commission from the sale of insurance. For questions related to whether this insurance is right for you, please contact Blink by Chubb.
Aura Parental Controls Powered by Circle
Why We Reccomend It
- Proactive alerts for cyberbullying and online predators
- Easy installation and great user experience
- Holistic coverage including VPN, antivirus and a password manager
- Unlimited children and up to five adults per subscription
Best for
- Parents whose children are active on the internet
- Those looking for a free trial before committing to a service
Additional Details:
- Get complete control over what your kids can view online by blocking select websites and apps
- Monitor web activity, time spent online and blocked sites they’re trying to access
- Set time limits for each app
- Stay on top of gaming activity and prevent encounters with cyberbullies or online predators
“For kids who use multiple devices, computers, tablets, gaming consoles, Circle works on all of those to keep track of time and then turn it off….You can do the kill switch on Fornite parents!”
Nord VPN
Why We Recommend It
- Hide your IP address on public WiFi (like airports or coffee shops) from hackers
- Fast set-up, friendly interface and pleasant user experience
- The browser extension is discrete and can be paused to access VPN-restricted sites
Best for
- Anyone looking for a simple and reliable VPN
- Those seeking a fair price point for the value
Additional Details:
- Batten’s internal team VPN of choice
- The browser extension keeps an exceptionally quiet presence
- Strong use-case descriptions on NordVPN 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.”
Dashlane: Password Manager
Why We Recommend It
- An exceptionally intuitive user-experience
- Easy to set up and get started
- Master password recovery means no need to worry about being locked out of all of your accounts
- Comes with a VPN
BEST FOR
- Anyone willing to spend a few extra dollars a month for a great user experience in a password manager and VPN in one
Additional Details:
- Premium subscription plan allows you to manage passwords on unlimited devices
- Saves your 2-factor authentication keys
- Generates strong, complex passwords
- Autofill makes logins seamless across your online accounts
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