I got this bag for traveling but now that I've received it, I am using it as a daily purse. I bought the teal color but it's not the same as the picture, it's more blue. I still like it though and it's a nice color that looks well with most of my clothes. I really can't speak to the security aspects unless someone actually tries to slash it or read my credit card info through the bag....but it feels like a well constructed bag.