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Shopping advices
Security for the sake of others
: NSA and processor-based randomness
Lack of security
: phones where modem can read system memory
Weak design
: bluetooth keyboard
: Speculation in recent CPUs
Easy
Concrete options with the least hassle.
Router
: Weak: GL.iNet GL-AR150 w/ vendor-provided OpenWRT-based system
: Strong: Turris Omnia w/ vendor-provided OpenWRT-based system
Better
Concrete options with better qualities,
which requires technical help or patience.
Router
: Weak [tricky start]: GL.iNet GL-AR150 w/ OpenWRT
: Medium [tricky start]: TP-link TL-WR1043ND w/ LibreCMC
: Medium [tricky]: Olimex LIME2 w/ Debian (f.eks. FreedomBox)
: Strong [tricky]: Turris Omnia w/ Debian (f.eks. FreedomBox)
Trust paths
- Debian secured by PGP Web-of-Trust
- Debian operates transparently - "Security through mockery"
- Free software - "Given enough eyeballs, all bugs are shallow"
- Open Source Hardware helps ensure longevity
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