Security Overview

At Andela you will be responsible for practicing world class security protocols! To do this, you will need to practice:

Data Confidentiality

• Only install applications from trusted sources.
• Always yield to browser warnings.
• Always double check links to ensure they lead where they should.
• Do not give anyone access to your device without you being physically present.

Device Security

For all Andelans, we advise you take the following steps to secure your device.

Passwords

• Use strong passwords that contain a minimum of 8 characters and has special characters
• Do not use the same passwords across multiple locations, if you must, always make a variation.
• It is always best to combine numbers and letters to make the password alphanumeric.
• Avoid using guessable combinations e.g Birthday date, phone number, Debit/Credit Card number

Other advice

• Enable Screen Lock on mobile phones/tablet/phablets
• Exercise connectivity best practice
  • Always and only connect to a WiFi network with a password. 
  • Avoid free WiFi that you did not have to input a password to connect
  • Always check that your preferred video device/extended screen is selected as the input/output source.
  • Always check resource utilisation in Activity monitor (use spotlight to search for it).

Advice for Mac users;

• • • Enable FileVault
    • Turn On Firewall