Why You Need This
Technology can be our best friend or worst enemy, but it is a part of our daily life and we must use it responsibly. Our experts selected a few products they deemed essential. ie, everyone should be using them. This includes a password manager and a VPN, or if you are looking for the easiest and fastest way to enhance your digital security, we recommend an all-in-one solution. Of the all-in-one solutions on the market, Aura is the winner across the board for ease-of-use, intuitive dashboard management, and trusted technical protocols.
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.”
1Password: Password Manager
Why We Recommend It
- Easily sync multiple devices and enjoy single-click secure login capabilities
- Get set up and running within 5 minutes
- 'Watchtower' for each of your vaults that analyzes the overall strength of your passwords
BEST FOR
- Those looking for a pure password manager with a few extra capabilities
- Anyone looking for a free trial - 14 day free trial for all subscription tiers
Additional Details:
- Practice smart online security by generating strong, unique passwords for all of your online accounts
- Personal vaults for all family members under a single subscription
- Use on as many devices as you own
- Securely store credit and debit cards, online banking information and more that you can fill them in from any device
“1 password is easy to use, has loads of unique features and the price point won’t break the bank. It’s is an excellent choice for both personal use and small businesses who want to ensure their team members can securely access sensitive information.”
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.”
