It’s never been clearer that we need to hold our communications technology at arm’s length. The rise of authoritarianism, the fall of due process, and the ubiquity of data sniffing mechanisms poses a threat to anyone and everyone, even if they have “nothing to hide.” In such an environment, taking steps to secure your communications and digital activity is basic self-defense. But the conventional advice - “use a VPN” - isn’t gonna cut it. Especially if you are building a community of any sort that needs to share information, you require a more self-managed networking solution. That’s where Wireguard comes in. Wireguard, a newer VPN technology, allows the creation of point-to-point VPNs that are wholly owned by the network participants. When used correctly, Wireguard networks make traffic between trusted hosts unobservable to prying eyes. This workshop will explore three “recipes” for Wireguard networking to fit various threat models. Wireguard basic concepts will be reviewed, you’ll learn how to configure it quickly for desktop and mobile devices, and you’ll find out when to apply each Wireguard recipe. Each network type will be created by the participants! This workshop takes no shortcuts. Wireguard and a minimum of additional tools will be used to get networks set up, since each additional dependency adds to the risk profile. Attendees will leave with an understanding of Wireguard networks, and be prepared to create one for themselves and their communities.