PreFlight · early access

Know exactly what to do with your phone before you land.

Free destination-specific digital security briefings: border device rules, SIM and Wi-Fi setup, the scams targeting travelers right now, and a 10-minute pre-flight checklist for your phone. Written by a security engineer who travels. No fluff, no fearmongering — just what applies to your trip.

Free while in early access. One email with your briefing, nothing else unless you ask.

Why trust this?

I've spent years in cybersecurity. I got tired of watching smart people get burned by things a 10-minute checklist prevents: phones searched at borders with sensitive data exposed, banking apps locked out abroad, taxi QR-code scams, hotel Wi-Fi credential theft. Travel advice is everywhere; security advice that's specific to your destination is nowhere. So I'm writing it.

A sample briefing — Entering the United States

At a glance. Risk posture: Moderate — not because the US is dangerous, but because it has unusually broad border search authority and travelers chronically under-prepare for it. The actual odds of a device search are very low; the cost of preparing is 10 minutes.

Your phone at the border. US Customs and Border Protection asserts authority to search electronic devices of anyone entering, including citizens, without a warrant at the border. Searches have grown over the years, but still affect under 0.01% of annual travelers. Practical posture: travel with less data, power off before the checkpoint, use a PIN rather than biometrics on travel day, and know that the stakes differ by citizen vs. visa status.

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FAQ

Is this legal advice?

No. It's security guidance and preparation. Border and device laws differ by country and by your passport/visa status — for legal questions, talk to a lawyer. Briefings link to primary sources so you can verify everything.

What do you do with my email?

Send your briefing. That's it. No list-selling, no drip campaigns. The product is privacy-respecting because I'd refuse to use one that isn't.

Why free?

Early access while I validate what travelers actually need. If it becomes an app, early users get first access.