Device Checklist

Before starting, gather a list of all devices to audit that are used for Lullabot work:

  • Computers
  • Phones
  • Tablets
  • NAS devices and servers
  • Any remote / VPS hosted servers you use in your work

With each device, validate:

  • All computers have a complex password with a screen lock timeout set to no more than 10 minutes.
  • All computer hard drives are encrypted with FileVault, Bitlocker, or equivalent.
  • All operating systems and browsers should be patched and up to date.
  • Confirm VPN app (Tunnelblick or OpenVPN) is setup and the team member is aware of the "split tunnel" option.
  • Confirm 1Password is installed with browser extensions.
  • Confirm an adblocker (uBlock origin, AdGuard) is installed in the default browser.

Workstations

  • Confirm "Find My" or equivalent is enabled.
  • Confirm firewall is enabled.
  • Confirm no guest accounts are enabled.
  • Confirm that if remote access is enabled (SSH, file sharing) that the implications are understood.

Backups

  • Computers have a backup system in place for quick recovery after a hardware failure.
  • Backups support versioning and have protections against ransomware style scams.
  • All backups are encrypted. Cloud services use a private key that only you know.

Mobile Devices

  • All mobile devices have at least a 6 digit PIN and screen timeout set. Android devices should not use a pattern-style lock. If supported, set your device to wipe all data after a certain number of failed unlock attempts. On iOS, this is under "Face (or Touch) ID & Passcode" in Settings.
  • Confirm "Find My" or equivalent is enabled.
  • Rooted Android phones and jailbroken iPhones should be treated with care.

After you've finished reading the above, run through these fun scenarios to make sure you're all set!

Example Scenarios

Try running through these scenarios to see how your security and backup setup stacks up!

Backups and Restores

Make sure you'd be safe in the following circumstances:

  • For my primary work computer, I put it in my microwave and cook popcorn on it. Once I purchase a new computer, I restore from a local backup without losing any data. This includes work data stored in my home directory (/Users/myname) that isn't already in the cloud like Dropbox or Google Docs.
  • While myself, my family, and any pets and loved ones are on a wilderness no-technology retreat, a meteor incinerates my house (#rightnow), destroying every computer, phone, tablet, and hard drive I own. After purchasing new devices, I'm able to regain access to my off-site backups and cloud accounts like Google or Dropbox.
  • At the Lullabot Retreat, I decide to take my laptop fishing. After running into town to replace it, I'm able to restore my data even though I'm not home.

Security and Encryption

Make sure you'd be safe in the following circumstances:

  • I place catnip on my laptop keyboard because I love my cat. My screen lock prevents Kitty from viewing or changing sensitive information.
  • A client puts very important credentials in a Word document I download. I'm not worried about securely erasing the file because my hard drive is encrypted.
  • I need to move a copy of the Daily Report database at a Lullabot Retreat where the internet is totally broken. I can use my USB drive because I've encrypted the drive using FileVault or BitLocker.
  • I switch from iOS to Android because it sounds like fun. I don't need to migrate my 2FA tokens because they are stored in 1Password.

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