It depends on your goal. Digital privacy is your first line of defense and understanding how that contributes to your home security or lack thereof is very important. Ghost In The Machine is the perfect course designed for that outcome.

For those looking for information that purely addresses various aspects of your home security then the Home Security Hero is the starting course for those with a more permanent living situation where changes can be made.

For those in a temporary housing situation the Home Security Hero: Temporarium course is designed to guide those looking at short-term rentals, leases and such with some digital intelligence collection techniques that would help reduce risk from the get go while discussing temporary home security strategies.

That is one small aspect of security but it really depends on the dog. Some big, “scary” looking dogs (Doberman, Pitbull, Rottweiler, German Shepherd for example) are really just big goofy sweetie dogs. A dog that howls, yaps, or barks incessantly when strangers come to the door can be just as effective even if it is fifteen pounds simply because they alert people when someone is around that shouldn’t be.

You may also have home insurance considerations to make because some home or rental insurance carriers won’t insure if there is a breed of dog that the carrier doesn’t like due to past claims.

An “attack” dog would require training of a special type and certain breeds are better for that than other breeds, which is why they are commonly selected for such things. Yet a dog can be a deterrent and a vital member of the family. Having a holistic home security plan - which can include the family dog - is part of The Able Protector's application of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design principles. Falkor, the official dog of The Able Protector, is currently unavailable daydreaming of fighting crime and steaks being left alone on the counter top.

No, but you may want to acquire some after taking the course. Security gadgets are fun and have a place but must be deployed within a comprehensive security strategy, which The Able Protector courses all provide. The mission is to equip and enable everyday citizens to Be Your Own Home Security Hero and sometimes that does include security equipment that you may want to add to your residence. This can be cameras, sensors, locks, reinforcement products for windows and doors, hostile plants, landscaping, and other important items.

However, the courses themselves require no specific equipment beyond a viewing device such as a laptop or phone but we know that after taking the courses...you will want to take action steps to acquire specific security items to increase your home security. Don't be surprised when your birthday and Christmas wish lists starts to include security gadgets and items!