OpSecAcademy

OpSec Academy offers OpSecOS, a privacy-focused operating system that runs live from a USB stick, leaving no trace on the computer and routing all internet traffic through the Tor network to keep users anonymous and protected from surveillance. It comes preloaded with carefully selected, trusted tools for secure communication, decentralised coordination, and managing digital assets.

To help users get the most out of OpSecOS, OpSec Academy provides a range of guided services tailored to different needs and experience levels — from setting up a secure single-signature wallet, safely offboarding Bitcoin from exchanges, creating a decentralised Nostr identity, performing comprehensive security audits, securing seed backups, all the way up to the full-day OpSec Intensive. This immersive training covers practical operational security skills including threat modeling, multisignature wallet setup, and using privacy-enhancing tools effectively.

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by OpSecAcademy Jul 5, 2025 · Edited

Announcing OpSec Academy’s New Bitcoin Security and Privacy Services

OpSec Academy has launched a comprehensive range of services to help individuals take full control of their Bitcoin security and digital privacy. These offerings include secure wallet setup, exchange offboarding, Nostr identity creation, seed phrase backup strategies, full device and wallet security audits, and a deep-dive intensive covering multisig, OpSecOS, and threat modeling. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user, OpSec Academy provides hands-on support and trusted tools to help you manage your assets safely and independently.

by OpSecAcademy Jun 3, 2025 · Edited

OpSec Intensive

OpSec Intensive is a full-day, one-on-one training offered by OpSec Academy that provides hands-on instruction in digital sovereignty and privacy practices using OpSecOS v1.2—a secure, USB-booted live operating system. Conducted entirely offline, the session covers operational security principles, secure password and seed phrase management, Bitcoin wallet setup and recovery (including multisig), and decentralised communication tools like Snort and Iris. Tailored to individual threat models and technical backgrounds, the training focuses on building real-world capability with open-source tools in a non-persistent, Tor-routed environment. More information is available at opsecacademy.org.

by OpSecAcademy Apr 13, 2025 · Edited

OpSec OS Version 1.2

OpSecOS is a custom operating system built on the trusted foundation of TailsOS, enhanced with a suite of peer-reviewed, battle-tested applications designed to ensure privacy, security, and decentralisation. It includes powerful tools such as Sparrow Wallet (Version 2.1.3) for secure Bitcoin management, Feather Wallet (Version 2.7.0) for lightweight transactions, Liana Wallet (Version 10.0) for Bitcoin timelocks, Snort & Iris for decentralised, secure communication, BIP39 for offline seed phrase generation, and Mempool.space for Bitcoin transaction optimisation. All applications are carefully vetted and verified for integrity, ensuring a secure environment for users. OpSecOS empowers users to take control of their digital lives with tools that protect their privacy and prevent surveillance, while constantly evolving to meet the highest security standards.

by OpSecAcademy Mar 13, 2025 · Edited

Installing Peer-Reviewed Applications on Our Custom TailsOS Image

OpSec Academy has customised TailsOS to include a set of peer-reviewed applications that enhance privacy, security, and decentralisation. These tools, installed separately from the standard TailsOS, include Hodl Hodl (a decentralised Bitcoin trading platform), RoboSats (a non-custodial Bitcoin exchange), Mempool.space (a Bitcoin transaction visualisation tool), Sparrow Wallet (a privacy-focused Bitcoin wallet), Cake Wallet (a Monero wallet), Snort and Iris (decentralised Nostr clients for secure communication), and Ian Coleman's BIP39 tool (for generating secure Bitcoin wallet seed phrases). Each of these applications has been vetted for security and privacy, providing users with powerful tools to manage their digital assets and communications in a secure, decentralised manner. The custom TailsOS image ensures that users can operate privately and securely in a digital landscape increasingly shaped by surveillance.

by OpSecAcademy Mar 13, 2025 · Edited

OpSec Academy is Moving Completely to TailsOS

OpSec Academy is transitioning to specialise entirely in TailsOS, a privacy-focused operating system designed for anonymity and security. The academy is dedicating its expertise to teaching individuals and organisations how to use TailsOS effectively for secure communication, anonymous browsing, and data protection. Services offered include customised, peer-reviewed secure versions of TailsOS, one-on-one and group consultations, workshops, and implementation support. Interested parties can contact OpSec Academy via their website opsecacademy.org for more information.