Secure Lifestyle Toolkit
“UMBRA’s mission is to make security more accessible to all. Our UMBRA Secure Lifestyle Toolkit contains some of the free resources and low-cost tools that anyone can use to increase their feeling of safety wherever they are.”
Kate Bright, CEO
Security At Home
Set Up Your Alarms
Install smoke, carbon monoxide & burglar alarms with emergency services connections.
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Security For Your Devices – Laptop
Use Firefox Web Monitor
Install Firefox Web Monitor to keep track of the safety of your email.
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Try a Password Generator
Keep your passwords in an encrypted, password generating vault like LastPass password monitor.
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Adjust Your Screen Settings
Make sure to adjust screen settings to minimise your screen brightness and font size so only you can see private details at close range.
Invest in a Privacy Screen
Purchase a monitor privacy screen to prevent shoulder surfing and data theft.
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Security For Your Devices – Phone
Secure Your Devices
Ensure your phone passcode is at least 6 digits and fingerprint or Face ID is enabled.
Always Enable Updates
Always download software updates when they are released, as these often contain security improvements.
Check Your Notifications
In Settings > Notifications, go through every app and make sure notifications cannot be accessed via a locked screen.
Check Your Location
In Settings > Privacy > Location Services > Share My Location, always have it set to “Off”.
Use Encrypted Apps
To send sensitive information, try Telegram, Signal or Protonmail.
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Security When Travelling
Use Your Do Not Disturb Sign
Always leave your “Do Not Disturb” sign on your hotel door to give the impression that you’re in and avoid people going into your room when you’re not present.
Check Travel Information
Make sure you are up to date with the latest anti-terrorism information and travel information from the FCO.
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Be Wary of Public Wi-Fi
Do not use public Wi-Fi when you are travelling. This enables other people to more easily access your mobile phone, and therefore your data.
Use a Door Jammer
Purchase a door jammer to prevent doors from being kicked in from the outside.
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Use what3words For Emergencies
Download what3words so you can describe exactly where help is needed in an emergency.
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Use Shokz Headphones
Ditch the noise cancelling headphones and be situationally aware with these over-ear, safety-assured headsets.
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Do Bystander Training
Learn how to safely combat street harassment with bystander training, giving you confidence when you travel.
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Security For Your Car
Use a Wheel Lock
Purchase a steering wheel immobiliser to stop thieves driving off with your vehicle once they’ve gained access.
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Prep Your Breakdown Kit
Ensure you have a comprehensive car breakdown kit in the boot to help you in an emergency.
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Try a Key Signal Blocker
Purchase an infrared signal blocker to protect your car keys, preventing anyone from cloning your key’s particular signal.
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Plan in Advance
Plan a safe journey so you don’t get lost in unfamiliar places, requiring you to rely on unknown resources for help.
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Security On Social Media
Protect Your Information
Ensure memorable information cannot be found on your social media such as your pet’s name, birthday or first school name.
Audit Your Contacts
Remove anyone who follows or is friends with you on social media that you don’t know in real life.
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Keep Your Children Safe
Learn how to protect your children online with these handy resources.
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Avoid Contact with Strangers
Don’t accept friend or follow requests from strangers or people you don’t know offline.
Psychological Safety
Cultivate Peace of Mind
Peace of mind means feeling safe. Protect your mental health by creating an environment that creates peace of mind.
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Create a Good Workplace Culture
Foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and develop supportive connections with colleagues.
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Learn Mental Health First Aid
Take a psychological safety course such as Mental Health First Aid training to better protect yourself and others.
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Try Meditation for Sleep
Download the Calm App and try meditation for better sleep and wellbeing.
DOWNLOAD HEREDISCLAIMER: Please note these recommendations are advice only and should not be used as a replacement for or instead of a full risk assessment if you believe your personal safety or the safety of those around you to be at risk. Please contact info@umbrainternational.com or call +44 (0)208 133 6888 to speak to a member of the team to book a full risk assessment.