SWORD & SHIELD CYBERSECURITY

Practical cybersecurity for everyday life.

Learn the habits that stop most scams and account takeovers, and protect your connection with ShieldVPN. Plain advice, no scare tactics.

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Personal Cybersecurity Essentials

A plain-language, self-paced course. You do not need a technical background.

  • Protect accounts with a password manager, multi-factor sign-in and passkeys
  • Use Stop, Check, Verify on suspicious texts, emails, calls and QR codes
  • Secure your phone, computer and home Wi-Fi, and recover a hacked account
  • 7 modules, 27 short lessons, a workbook and quick reference cards
$19.99 one-time Get the course
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ShieldVPN

Our VPN for public Wi-Fi, travel and everyday browsing. It encrypts the traffic between your device and our servers.

  • One account for up to 10 devices
  • Apps for major platforms
  • Clear explanation of what a VPN does and does not do
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Who this is for

Individuals and families

Everyday account, device and payment safety, plus how to talk about it at home.

Older adults

Patient, direct help with fraud calls, fake support pop-ups and online banking.

Small business owners

The basics that protect a small team: accounts, email, devices and backups.

Not sure if a message is a scam?

Paste a text, email, link or IP address into the free Scam Checker. It lists common warning signs and suggests a safer next step. It never opens the link for you. A free account is required.

Open the Scam Checker

A VPN protects your connection. It does not stop scams, replace antivirus, or fix weak passwords. That is why the course comes first.

Free guides

What does a VPN actually protect?

Encryption, IP privacy, public Wi-Fi, and the limits of a VPN.

Read the guide

Personal cybersecurity checklist

A short list for accounts, devices, backups, browsing and scams.

Use the checklist

See all free guides

Common questions

Is the course a subscription?

No. Personal Cybersecurity Essentials is a one-time purchase of $19.99. You sign in to your account to take it.

When can I subscribe to ShieldVPN?

ShieldVPN is released, and new subscriptions will open soon. If you already have a subscription, you can manage it from My account.

Do I need both?

No. Each stands on its own. The course helps you build safer habits. ShieldVPN protects your network connection.

Is a VPN the same as antivirus?

No. A VPN protects data traveling over your connection and can hide your public IP address. It does not replace antivirus, software updates, strong passwords or scam awareness.