On this topic: Tracking apps and devices can really help us feel connected to friends and family across busy schedules and long distances. So what are some of the best practices we can utilize to keep us in touch and also keep our privacy in mind?

Another big convenience these days: apps. There’s one for just about everything, but not all of them have the best of intentions in the background. How do we mitigate those risks?

Host: Stacy Mandock

Stacy Mandock provides support to the Risk Mitigation team as the program director.

Guest: Cliff Wilson

Cliff Wilson is an IT and cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert having worked with Microsoft and Military Organizations.

See full bios and post here:

https://www.lsds.us/post/risk-mitigation-discussions-tracker-tips-app-vetting

Resources:

Links to apps and services
- Advanced phone trackers
  - https://umobix.com
  - https://www.mspy.com/
- Standard phone trackers
  - https://corp.glympse.com/
  - https://www.airdroid.com/
- Social media tracking
  - Whatsapp https://www.whatsapp.com/
  - Facebook messenger https://www.messenger.com/
  - Snapchat https://www.snapchat.com/
- Encrypted email and messaging
  - https://proton.me/mail
  - https://signal.org/
- Trackers
  - Samsung smart tracker https://www.samsung.com/us/smart-home/smartthings-tracker/tracker/smartthings-tracker-sm-v110azwaatt/
  - Apple Airtag https://www.apple.com/airtag/
- Apple and Google Tracking
  - Apple Find My https://apps.apple.com/us/app/find-my/id1514844621
  - Google Maps https://www.google.com/maps

Disclaimer: All references to apps, services and equipment are subject to change over the course of time as updates and advancements are made. Things evolve very quickly in the cyber world and all recommendations are current as of the time of this recording.

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