At Andela, you will be responsible for practicing world-class security protocols, such as:
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 to secure your device as follows:
Passwords
- Use strong passwords with at least eight characters, including special characters.
- Avoid using the same password across multiple platforms.
- If you must reuse a password, create variations and store them securely using a password manager.
- Always combine letters, numbers, and special characters to create a strong, alphanumeric password.
- Avoid easily guessable information such as your birthdate, phone number, or card number.
Other advice
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- Enable screen lock on all mobile devices (phones, tablets, etc).
- Follow best practices for connectivity. Avoid unsecured networks and unauthorized devices.
- Only connect to Wi-Fi networks that require a password.
- Avoid public or free Wi-Fi that does not prompt for authentication.
- Ensure your preferred video device or extended screen is selected as the input/output source when connecting to external displays.
- Monitor system performance by checking resource utilization at all times.
For Mac users:
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- Enable FileVault
- Turn On Firewall