Traveler’s Protection Guide: Low Tech Physical OPSEC for a High Tech Job
summary
Recommend full disk encryption with BitLocker/FileVault or VeraCrypt, use GPG with 4k keys for email (people send ~30–40 emails/day), move private keys to a hardware token like YubiKey, and prefer paid VPNs. For comms use Signal/Threema/Session and self‑hosted Jitsi. Physically never leave kit unattended, defend against evil‑maid and Rubber Ducky attacks, carry a USB condom, use “Do Not Disturb,” check for two‑way mirrors, IR/thermal camera scans, and scan Wi‑Fi SSIDs/MACs to spot hidden devices.
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chapters (29)
- 0:00Introduction
- 1:52Famous Quotes
- 3:18What we know
- 5:29Encryption
- 8:20Communication
- 11:23Communication Tools
- 13:31VPN
- 14:47Security Tokens
- 16:27Most Secure Device Ever
- 17:44TwoFactor Authentication
- 19:05Have a Plan
- 20:07Common Rule
- 20:28Travel Safety
- 21:31Tools
- 22:14Cards
- 23:07Wireless
- 23:57OG Cables
- 24:23Protection Tools
- 24:55Do Not Disturb
- 25:54Check Your Environment
- 26:34White Noise
- 27:25Voice
- 28:07Video
- 29:02Infrared
- 29:39Thermal
- 30:19Cover
- 30:54WiFi
- 32:03Conclusion
- 33:09Outro
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