As years roll by, the bad guys get smarter and thus, we increasingly face more personal threats to our security, privacy and dignity. Whether it’s phone theft, carjacking, kidnapping, or breach of data privacy, we are all potential victims of the bad guys club.
Luckily, it is possible to keep safe and sound with some minor lifestyle adjustments. This article discusses simple yet effective personal security tips for everyone:
8 Easy Tips and Gadgets for Personal Security
Step Up Your Password Game
In addition to locking up and securing your phone and laptop every time you’re not using them, you may want to add some extra security in the form of a strong password. Passwords prevent unauthorized people from accessing your gadgets and hence, your personal information. Long passwords are more secure, and so are the ones consisting of mixed numbers and letters.
Keep Your Car Keys in Your Hands When Moving Towards Your Car
Modern cars have wireless key entry systems or key fob, which contain a panic button that sets off the alarm in case of a panic situation. As such, always keep your car keys in your hands when approaching your vehicle as it also reduces the time it takes to get inside the car.
Don’t Overshare on Social Media
You never know who might be watching, analyzing and plotting moves on you from your social media posts so avoid sharing sensitive, particularly regarding your movement.
Be Keen on Your Personal Home Security
Beef up your personal home security and turn your house into a safe abode by installing a bunch of CCTV cameras in strategic locations as well as heavy doors for your entrances. Also, invest in good security lights and door locking systems.
Take Charge of Your Cybersecurity
Take measures to ensure that all the info and personal details on your devices are safe even when you lose a device. Personal cyber security tips include regularly updating your software, downloading apps and files from reputable sites and having a data backup.
Enable Remote Wipe for Your Phone
Make sure to set your phone in a way that would enable you to remotely erase all the data in it if it’s stolen. There’s Google Smart Lock for Android users while iCloud is undoubtedly one of the best personal security apps for iPhone.
Personal Security Apps for iPhone
If you own an Apple phone, you can enhance your privacy and security by downloading and running personal security apps for iPhone such as Watch Over Me, bSafe, and Kitestring. Such apps get in touch with friends and family when the need arises.
Invest in Video Security Apps
For your home security, we recommend getting one or two video security apps that link to your home cameras and which transmits videos to your smartphone. There is the Snap SmartCam app, for instance, as well as Ivideon and Reolink.
There you have it – 8 easy tips and gadgets for personal security. Hope you enjoyed the read and got something off it! Be sure to drop your comment down below or contact us via our various channels in case of concern, suggestion or a question.
About The Author
Catherine Wiley is a writer, blogger who takes a wide view of the whole gadget`s world. She loves trying new technology tools and software and provides reviews about them. Catherine is an active user of Twitter.
