Security & Privacy Software for macOS
Little Snitch
Little Snitch is a host-based firewall application for macOS that is used to visually manage internet connections and consent. With Little Snitch you get an overview of what applications are sending and receiving connections in real-time. The software shows connection alters that allows you to prevent or permit connections on a application and request basis. Little Snitch is produced specifically for macOS by the Austrian firm Objective Development Software GmbH.
Keybase
With Keybase you can communicate with friends and co-worker and store your group’s photos, videos, and documents with end-to-end encryption. Keybase is a free and open-source security app for mobile phones and computers.
1Password
1Password is a password manager that provides an easy way to store and use strong passwords. With 1Password you can log in to sites and fill forms securely with a single click. More than 70,000 businesses trust 1Password to secure their business and protect their data.
Norton Secure VPN
With Norton Secure VPN you can even access your favorite websites, videos or apps when travelling. Norton Secure VPN offers non-log VPN protection when surfing the web. Norton Secure VPN also blocks ad-tracking cookies, which stops annoying ads and enables faster browsing.
ZeroTier
ZeroTier is a global area network provider that enable the creation of secure networks between on-premise, cloud, desktop, and mobile devices. Allowing you to securely connect to any device, anywhere. ZeroTier combines the capabilities of VPN and SD-WAN to simplify network management, allowing organization to connect team members securely withing a decentralized workforce.
ReverseSSH
ReverseSSH is a statically-linked ssh server with a reverse connection feature for simple yet powerful remote access. Most people find ReverseSSH useful during HackTheBox, CTF's and similar challenges.
OTP Auth
OTP Auth is an two factor authentication application that allow you to use calculated one time passwords for your online acconunts. OTP Auth is avalible for iOS and macOS, and works with popular online services such as Google Mail, Amazon, GitHub, Dropbox and many more.
Signal
Signal is a cross-platform encrypted messaging application that has a strong focus on privacy. The application is developed by Signal Messenger LLC and provides users with features like one-to-one and group messages, which can include files, voice notes, images and videos. The software is famous for being used by the whistleblower and privacy advocate Edward Snowden who once said "I use Signal every day, it is the most scalable encryption tool we have".
Private Internet Access
Private Internet Access or PIA for short, has the largest virtual private network capacity across the globe to provide the highest speeds and most encryption. The service prides it self of being privacy-focused and is the only VPN server that has a proven non-log record. Apps provided by Private Internet Access use OpenVPN and WireGuard, two of the latest, most secure protocols. OpenVPN uses AES-128 encryption by default, but you can bump that up to AES-256 in the settings. With Private Internet Access you can also set the data authentication and handshake methods, including RSA-2048 and RSA-4096.
GuardMetrics
GuardMetrics is a security operations management software designed for security guard services who seeks an affordable, yet very capable, means to compete. With GuardMetrics you can track and mange your guard tours and patrols, while allowing your gaurds to send reports from your officers from any smart-device, including their personal devices.