E-book Coming Soon: Personal Digital Security that Actually Works

Practical Personal Security in a Digital World

Best Practices to Protect Yourself, Your Family and Your Wealth

The Problem

You know you should strengthen your digital security. You're just not sure where to start.

Password managers, hardware keys, VPNs, 2FA—the tools exist. But which ones matter? What's the actual priority order? And how do you protect your entire family without becoming the "paranoid tech person"?

Most security advice overwhelms you with everything that could go wrong. This book shows you exactly what to do right.

From basic password hygiene to professional operational security—a systematic approach that meets you where you are.

The Reality

Security isn't complicated. It's systematic.

Most security advice treats you like either a paranoid hacker or a helpless victim. This book assumes you're neither. You're someone who wants practical protection without becoming a security expert.

What You'll Learn

This isn't another fear-mongering security manual. It's a progressive action plan that transforms abstract concepts into checkboxes you complete.

10 Systematic Phases:

  1. Foundations - Real stories of security failures, threat modeling frameworks, and why your data has value so you understand the threads you actually face and to how to think about security proactively
  2. Identity Protection - Password managers, multi-factor authentication, and unbreakable authentication so you eliminate password reuse and protect the accounts that control everything
  3. Digital Footprint - What you're exposing without realizing it so you can minimize public exposure beofre it's too late
  4. Anonymity Tools - VPNs, Tor, and browsing without leaving a trail so you can control who tracks your activity and when you need to be truly anonymous
  5. Financial Security - Protecting traditional accounts and cryptocurrency assets so you prevent theft of your wealth
  6. Device/Network Security - Securing phones, computers, home networks, and IoT devices so compromised hardware doesn't become the entry point to everything else
  7. Elder & Family Protection - The scam crisis draining your inheritance and how to stop it so you protect family wealth across generations
  8. Advanced Topics - Social engineering, doxing, and travel security so you handle high-risk scenarios and sophisticated attacks
  9. Sustainable Practice - Quarterly audits and emergency response playbooks so security becomes a habit rather than a one-time effort
  10. The Future - AI-powered attacks, quantum threats, and teaching security as a lifelong skill so you prepare for emerging threats and protect the next generation

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This book is currently in development.

I'm seeking 50 people to join my feedback group to help shape this book in exchange for free access to all content. If you prefer to just be notified when the book launches, you can join the launch list below.

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Why This Book Is Different

Real-world stories that entertain while they educate.
Every chapter opens with a compelling story of what goes wrong—and what could have prevented it.

Step-by-step action plans you can implement today.
Each chapter ends with specific tasks: immediate actions, one-time setup, and ongoing maintenance. No vague advice. Just checkboxes.

Built on Web3 experience in the wild.
Written by someone who's navigated blockchain security challenges and understands both traditional and decentralized systems.

Family-first perspective.
This isn't just about protecting yourself. It's about protecting your parents' retirement savings, your children's digital future, and your family's multi-generational wealth.

Who This Is For

  • Individuals seeking comprehensive personal security without overwhelming complexity
  • Families protecting multiple generations from escalating digital threats
  • Cryptocurrency users who understand that security isn't optional when you're your own bank
  • Anyone who's ever thought: "I should probably do something about my digital security... but where do I start?"

The Author

I've spent 20+ years building and securing systems where failure isn't an option: financial infrastructure, healthcare platforms, and decentralized technologies where users control their own assets. I understand what professional security teams implement at scale, and why most of it is overkill for individuals. This book distills institutional-grade protection into systematic practices anyone can maintain. The goal isn't perfection. It's sustainable security through intentional design.

What You'll Walk Away With

By the time you finish this book, you'll have:

  • A complete personal security action plan with prioritized tasks and timelines
  • Quarterly maintenance routines that keep you protected without constant vigilance
  • Emergency response procedures for when things go wrong (because they sometimes do)
  • Family protection strategies that preserve dignity while preventing devastating losses
  • Confidence that security is achievable through intentional design, not perfection

Choose Your Path

Two ways to get involved:

Feedback Group Member (Limited to 50)

Get free access to all content as it's developed. In exchange, I ask for your honest feedback to help shape the book. This is a collaborative partnership, your questions and priorities will directly influence what gets covered and how.

  • Free access to all chapters as they're written
  • Direct input on content priorities
  • Early access to action plans and checklists
  • Recognition in the book (optional)

Launch List

Just want to be notified when the book is ready? Join the launch list to receive notification when it launches, plus exclusive previews and early-bird pricing.

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Questions? Email: ryan@randels.co

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