Identity Protection

Keep your identity hard to imitate.

A GuardLayer self-audit for identity exposure. No scanning, no uploads, no accounts connected. You answer a few checks, then get a prioritized action list.

Quick audit

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Actions

Local

Shield map

Profile: —

Longer bars mean stronger protection.

Exposure check

Score: —/100

Run the audit

Answer the checks on the left, then run.

Higher score = lower exposure. Unknown answers count as medium risk.

Action list

Priority: —

GuardLayer picks the highest impact items based on your answers.

FAQ

Help

Does this scan anything?

No. This tool is a guided self-audit. Your answers stay in your browser.

What’s “identity exposure”?

How easily someone can impersonate you, recover your accounts, or use leaked docs/shares against you.

What should I fix first?

Start with unique passwords + 2FA and a protected recovery email. Then tighten public footprint and document sharing.

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Protect your identity at the source

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