Practical Security for Real People

At Opposite of Serious Security, we believe staying safe online doesn’t have to be complicated—or boring. We’re here to help small businesses and everyday users cut through the confusing, outdated, and often flat-out-wrong security advice that clutters the internet.

Security advice that’s clear, modern, and human-friendly.
Because “just use a VPN” or “make your password complex!” isn’t cutting it anymore.

What You’ll Find Here

Explore a range of security solutions tailored for small and mid-sized businesses, designed for clarity and effectiveness.

Straightforward Advice

Forget jargon. We explain real-world risks in plain English—and give you tips that actually work.

Debunked Myths

“Incognito Mode hides everything.” “Look for the lock icon.” Sound familiar? We call out bad advice before it burns you.

Smart Security Habits

Small, realistic changes that help protect your business, your employees, and your sanity.

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Coming Soon: Policy Templates That Don’t Suck

We’re working on downloadable security policies and templates designed for real people—not just checklists for auditors.

Actually usable by small teams

No 47-page PDFs with policies that only apply to Fortune 500s. These are lightweight, actionable, and built for SMB realities.

Built with frameworks like NIST and CIS in mind

You get real alignment with industry best practices—without needing a full-time compliance officer to make sense of it.

Human Readable

Written in plain English, not legalese. Your team shouldn’t need a dictionary to stay secure.

Who We’re For

Small business owners who wear 17 hats—including “accidental IT person”

Tech leads trying to add structure without red tape

**Anyone tired of security advice that feels like it was written in 1999

Don’t Just Scroll—Level Up

If that sounds like something you need, check out the blog or join the waitlist for the templates I’m building.

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