Identity Guard - Value Plan
Why We Recommend It
- Comprehensive coverage that monitors your online information on the dark web, alerts you to fraud threats, helps you recover your assets
- It's intuitive set up process allows you to sign up and start protecting your online identity in minutes
- 24/7 US-based customer support
BEST FOR
- Anyone who wants ID protection without having to monitor their online banking
- Those who experience frequent phishing scams
Additional Details:
- Monitors and alerts you if your information is found on the dark web
- $1M identity theft insurance for eligible losses
- Get your identity restored and correct your credit reports
“Identity Guard is one of the top providers in the identity theft protection space thanks to its comprehensive monitoring options and the fact all plans come with identity theft insurance.”
Circle: Parental Controls
What we loved
- Circle connects to your home's Wi-Fi, so you can set controls on your kids' hardwired devices, like video game consoles. One application of this is putting time limits on gameplay.
Best for
- Parents whose children spend too much time playing video games.
3rd party review
“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!”
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.
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: Family Password Manager
Why We Recommend It
- Six family members can all have individual accounts managed under the same plan.
- The app's overall user experience is straightforward, intuitive, and very enjoyable.
- Generates strong, complex passwords for increased account security.
- Autofill makes logins seamless across everyone's online accounts.
- Includes a VPN.
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