Umbrella: Security made easy

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★What’s the best way to speak with someone securely?
★How should I prepare to cross a hostile border?
★How do I know if I’m under surveillance?
★How do I meet with a source in the field?
★How should I respond if a colleague is kidnapped?
★How can I protect my sensitive files?
★What is the safest way to protect myself during a protest?
★What is the latest information about security problems in my area?
★How do I deal with the effects of extreme stress?
★And much much more...

(Currently in BETA)

Got a digital or physical security problem? Find the solution.

Umbrella provides all the advice needed to operate safely in a hostile environment. With step-by-step advice and checklists for every situation from sending a secure email to emergency evacuation - Umbrella provides you with a one-stop-shop for all the latest tools and information on how to operate securely as and when you need it.

Umbrella has been created with the help and input of the NGO, human rights, humanitarian aid and open source technology communities.

We can't wait to hear your feedback so send suggestions to feedback@secfirst.org

Take a look at the code here:
https://github.com/securityfirst

Please file any bugs, issues, or feature requests at:
https://github.com/securityfirst/Umbrella_android/issues

Reviews

4.4

74 total

5 54

4 10

3 4

2 1

1 5

Jeroen S

Dev spams too much on forums.

Gregory Jensen

Too Many Assumptions This app makes way too many assumptions to be useful. Maybe it helps somebody but following some advice here without explicitly knowing those assumptions will get people hurt. Security still isn't easy.

Umbrella Security made easy?? Surely that is a joke! If you have an hour or so to spare every time you want to sort out your security and you don't have a life.. This heap of crap is for you

yulia s

So much information that is useful for aid workers and just good to know in general. I love it, thanks!

Me Meagain

Got no clue how to use it 😥😱😱!!!!!

Dullaghan Cormac

A welcome sight! An app with these intentions and excellent implementation is a welcome sight in today's world where our data's security is sold to the highest bidder or taken from dark organisations. I'm delighted to see it and hope it stays honest and true to it's goal over time.

User reviews

Jeroen S November 2, 2016

Dev spams too much on forums.

Gregory Jensen April 4, 2016

Security First April 6, 2016

Thanks for the feedback Gregory. We would like to speak to you some more about this and understand the issues you have about "assumptions." The tool is built with human rights defender/aid worker/journalists in mind. Can you drop a mail to feedback@secfirst.org, so we can arrange a conversation?

August 18, 2016

Umbrella Security made easy?? Surely that is a joke! If you have an hour or so to spare every time you want to sort out your security and you don't have a life.. This heap of crap is for you

Security First August 18, 2016

Hi thanks for your feedback. You make some interesting points. Would be interesting to having a conversation to go into why you feel it doesn't work for you? If yes, please drop us a mail to info@secfirst.org, so we can arrange.

yulia s June 16, 2016

So much information that is useful for aid workers and just good to know in general. I love it, thanks!

Security First July 6, 2016

Thanks! Glad it's useful, especially for aid workers. Feel free to spread the word :)

Me Meagain June 30, 2016

Got no clue how to use it 😥😱😱!!!!!

Security First June 30, 2016

Hey there! We will be happy to help you use it. Drop an email to info@secfirst.org and we can arrange a training demo!

Dullaghan Cormac September 29, 2015

Security First September 29, 2015

Thanks Cormac! We will do our best :)

aaron kedward September 27, 2015

Keeping professionals and first-timers alike safe and better informed: physically and digitally. THE go-to app for both professionals and beginners travelling into areas of instability/insecurity. The checklist at the end of each section consolidates the beginner's new knowledge and reaffirms the pro's procedures, as complacency has no place in the security environment. Constantly fed with industry best practice and real-time vital information for those in-situ.

Security First September 28, 2015

Thanks Aaron.

Akikur Rahman September 23, 2015

Must have must own Have it if your security personal and social is conpromised or you wish to reduce the risk. 5 out of 5!

Security First September 28, 2015

Thanks Akikur.

Kevin Fitzgibbon September 23, 2015

A great new app A great app that lets good people around the world do what they do better. Get it!

Security First September 28, 2015

Thanks Kevin.

Phil Lang September 23, 2015

Great resource Extremely useful resource for those who need tips on securing their communications and person.

Security First September 28, 2015

Thanks Phil.

Michael Bennett July 10, 2016

Pretty accurate for counter surveillance Not sure about the couple negative reviews, but I will say that some of the applications they are advocating the NSA have admitted are a 'problem' for them in regards to the usage of them. ie; truecrypt(v 7.1a) But also in my opinion, and as the developers have stated, this was developed towards a specific group/work in mind and should be used as a guide to work from. Not a Manuel for complete security practices.

Security First July 11, 2016

Thanks Michael, much appreciate the feedback! We are currently in the process of updating content, especially moving away from TrueCrypt towards VeraCrypt etc and updating with new sections on relevant topics.

jamie jameson February 29, 2016