Welcome to The Cyber Compass
Navigate the Digital World with Confidence
Cybersecurity without fear, jargon, or gatekeeping. Just clarity, confidence, and control.
The Cyber Compass was founded by cybersecurity professional Heather Roache to make online safety clear, accessible, and empowering for everyone—without fear tactics or tech overwhelm.
With nearly a decade of hands-on experience, Heather built The Cyber Compass as a bridge between technical expertise and everyday life. Her mission is simple:
To equip individuals, freelancers, and small businesses with the knowledge and tools they need to protect what matters most.
Whether you're new to cybersecurity or looking for practical ways to strengthen your digital presence, you're in the right place.
Here, you’ll find smart, human-first content that demystifies digital protection—from scam awareness and data privacy to ethical investigation and password hygiene.
🌐 What We Do
At The Cyber Compass, you’ll find:
🔍 Blog posts and case files that educate and empower, without fearmongering
🛠️ Practical tools like the OSINT Journal and Elder Scam Prevention Checklist
✉️ The Compass Brief newsletter—your monthly cyber clarity drop
📚 Educational resources built for freelancers, SMBs, and everyday users
Meet Our Sub-Brands
To serve different audiences more deeply, The Cyber Compass also includes two focused brands:
The Mystic Firewall
Cybersecurity for modern mystics. Explore rituals, sacred tech, and magical protection practices that blend digital hygiene with intuitive safeguarding.
Trace Protocol
Behavioural insights into scams, digital manipulation, and cybercrime escalation—so you can recognise patterns and prevent harm before it spreads.
Our Core Values
Everything we do is grounded in five core principles:
Empowerment Over Fear: Cybersecurity should uplift, not intimidate.
Clarity Without Jargon: Clear, human language—no degrees required.
Human-Centric Protection: This is about people, not just machines.
Ethical Awareness: We advocate for conscious, responsible digital behaviour.
Inclusive Accessibility: Everyone deserves to feel safe online.
🔐 Why It Matters
In today’s connected world, cybersecurity is no longer optional—it’s essential. But protecting your digital life shouldn’t require a degree or drain your energy.
Cybersecurity belongs to everyone.
Whether you’re securing your side hustle, safeguarding your family, or just trying to stop the spam—The Cyber Compass is here to help.
Because online safety isn’t just about technology.
It’s about protecting your story, your work, your identity, and your future.