Well, once you get into conversations with people, you quickly find yourself searching for ways how to share files. We want to do that in a secure way as well.

Again, I don’t want to call out providers of cloud or sharing services. Yet, I want you to be aware about the vendors that are leading the scene with their security features and promote data privacy – other than those who merely expose themselves as security laggards and private data miners.

Thus, check for vendors whose main focus is on privacy and security. Services should include some extend of cloud storage, online backup and sharing service. Strong providers would make claims that not even they themselves can access your files.

For instance, for cloud storage service, some use encryption to add an extra layer of security to backed-up files.

Analog security

So far, we have only regarded security in the digital realm. But, as you are sitting in your favourite beach bar typing away your sensitive emails, there may be some concerns to security issues in your real world environment.

First, make sure to get your devices locked. Be it a password lock, fingerprint lock, face identification, or even a physical lock – you know, the basic security stuff.

Secondly, check your environment for shoulder surfers. People are curious. That’s okay. It is what it is. Just get a seat where you feel safe, and get a anti-spy/glare film for your screen.

Final thoughts

There is a Buddhist saying I really like. It goes.

“It is easier to put on a pair of shoes than to wrap the earth in leather.” (Chögyam Trungpa)

What I’m trying to convey is, make sure to move safely. But don’t overdo it either.