What We Can Do
This is a living list of what a CS² visit can cover, from the basics to things most people don't even know to ask about.
Don't see something you need? Ask us. If we can't help, we'll point you to someone who can.
The foundation of everything. Most people are more exposed here than they realize.
We install and configure Bitwarden or 1Password on every device in your home, import your existing passwords, and show you how to use it day-to-day.
Why it matters: reusing passwords is the #1 way accounts get hacked.
We enable 2FA on your email, bank, social media, and any other critical accounts using an authenticator app, not just SMS.
Why it matters: even if someone steals your password, they still can't get in.
We check your recovery options (backup emails, phone numbers, security questions) and make sure a scammer can't use them to lock you out of your own accounts.
Why it matters: most account takeovers happen through the recovery path, not the password.
We run your email addresses through Have I Been Pwned and other databases to see if your credentials have already been exposed in a data breach.
Why it matters: your info may already be on the dark web without you knowing.
Every phone, laptop, and tablet in your home updated and secured.
We make sure every device is running the latest OS and app versions, and set up automatic updates so it stays that way.
Why it matters: most malware exploits known vulnerabilities that updates already fixed.
We audit what's currently installed, remove junk or dangerous software, and recommend a lightweight security solution if needed.
Why it matters: many people have no protection, or worse. fake "antivirus" that's itself malware.
We review what apps have access to your camera, microphone, location, and contacts.
Why it matters: apps routinely ask for more access than they need.
Got a new phone, laptop, or tablet? We set it up securely from day one. right accounts, right settings, right protections. Instead of leaving defaults in place.
Why it matters: factory defaults are almost never the most secure option.
Your router is the front door to everything in your home. Most people have never changed the lock.
We log into your router, change default credentials, enable the right encryption (WPA3/WPA2), check for firmware updates, and disable remote management if it's on.
Why it matters: an unsecured router gives attackers access to every device on your network.
We set up a separate guest Wi-Fi network and move your smart home devices (TVs, doorbells, thermostats) onto it. Isolating them from your personal computers and phones.
Why it matters: smart devices are often poorly secured and shouldn't share a network with your banking laptop.
We scan your network and show you everything connected to it, including devices you may have forgotten about or didn't know were there.
Why it matters: old devices left connected are easy entry points for attackers.
We configure a DNS filter (like NextDNS or Cloudflare) on your router to block known malicious sites and adult content network-wide, before it even reaches your devices.
Why it matters: blocks threats before they load, on every device in the house.
Teaching your household to recognize scams before they click, in plain English, without the fear tactics.
We walk through real examples of phishing emails, fake texts, and scam calls. Showing everyone in the household what to look for before they click.
Why it matters: phishing is the #1 way people get hacked. Recognition is the best defense.
IRS calls, Social Security suspension threats, Medicare scams, fake tech support. We train your household on every common script and what to do when it happens.
Why it matters: seniors lose over $3 billion per year to phone scams alone.
Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, Venmo, Zelle overpayments. We cover the most common buying and selling scams hitting Long Island right now.
Why it matters: these scams are designed to look completely legitimate until it's too late.
We leave every household with a printed, plain-English reference card covering the most common scam red flags and exactly what to do (and who to call) when something looks off.
Why it matters: a card on the fridge is more useful than a website when you're in the moment.
Keep kids safer online without turning the house into a surveillance state.
We configure Screen Time (iPhone), Digital Wellbeing (Android), and Family Safety (Windows/Mac) on every device your kids use. Content filters, app limits, and downtime schedules anything that is necessary.
Why it matters: defaults let kids access almost anything.
We set up network-wide content filtering that blocks adult content, gambling, and other categories on every device in the house.
Why it matters: device-level controls can be worked around; router-level can't.
We review your kids' social media privacy settings, lock down what strangers can see, disable location sharing, and walk parents through what to monitor and what to leave alone.
Why it matters: default social media settings share far more than most parents realize.
We facilitate a plain-English conversation with the whole family ~ kids included ~ about what's safe to share online, what to do if something feels wrong, and how to come to a parent without fear of getting in trouble.
Why it matters: kids who feel safe reporting are your best early warning system.
Reducing how much of your personal information is floating around the internet.
We submit removal requests to Whitepages, Spokeo, BeenVerified, and other data broker sites that publish your name, address, and phone number publicly. Or we set you up with a service like DeleteMe that does it automatically.
Why it matters: scammers use these sites to find targets.
We walk you through placing a credit freeze at all three bureaus (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion). The most effective thing you can do to prevent identity theft. Free and reversible.
Why it matters: a freeze stops anyone from opening new credit in your name.
We configure privacy-respecting browser settings, install an ad/tracker blocker, and optionally switch your default search engine to something that doesn't build a profile on you.
Why it matters: most browsers out of the box share your activity with advertisers.
We set up SimpleLogin or Apple's Hide My Email so you can give websites a unique, disposable address instead of your real one. Keeping your inbox cleaner and your identity more private.
Why it matters: if one site gets breached, only that alias is exposed not your real email.
This list grows constantly. If you have a specific concern reach out and ask. No judgment, ever.