What is the best app/security software on a Mac?

I have a MacBook Air (2015) and I was wondering what my options are, as far as security.  I want something that will take a photo using the iSight camera if a wrong password is entered in trying to connect to my MacBook and will send an alert on my phone?  I've seen a lot of options with Android phones, some have even alerts that give you a GPS telling you where your device, if stolen, would be, but I don't have an android phone...  So does anyone have any suggestions on software like this, or any other type of security software? Preference on the Mac App Store, but is the software is reliable I would consider buying it online or in a store.  Thank you!!

Here's a great guide of thomas_r.

http://www.thesafemac.com/MMG-defense/

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