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      Security Checker

      All information about the Security Checker


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      Overview and necessity

      Our customers have constantly growing security requirements. If you work for a customer project, we need to make sure that your work device meets the required security requirements. You have contractually committed yourself to this! Technically, we ensure this through 2 measures:

      • Review of your work environment during onboarding
      • By running the Yoummday Security Checker on your device

      Basically, you can always register on our platform. However, to work on projects, you need to provide proof of using a secure device. The Security Checker will help you with this.

      Security Checker

      What is the "Security Checker"

      The Security Checker is a simple Windows program that can be downloaded from the Yoummday portal . The program does not require any installation, but can be easily run. The Security Checker reads the following security information from your system and sends it to the Yoummday server:

      • Status, history and up-to-dateness of your virus scanner
      • Status of the hardware environment, operating system, and operating system updates
      • Status and up-to-dateness of the browser used
      • Unique System ID and Windows Version

      You can check the security information that is sent beforehand with the "Information" button.

      By transmitting the data, our platform can decide whether your device is secure ("compliant") and whether you have access to the functions

      • Workspace
      • Shift planning

      is granted.

      The data is transmitted either manually by clicking the "Send" button or automatically in the background if you have activated the option.

      No personal data is read on your system and no data or configurations are changed!

      The Security Checker is not a novelty: It only helps you to check whether you comply with the contractual conditions regarding IT security on your system.

       

      FAQ


      For which operating systems is the Security Checker available?

      Currently, the program is only offered for Windows. If you don't have a Windows computer, contact your team leader.

      Where can I see the current security status of my device?

      To do this, log in to the platform and select "Security" from the menu. On the page, you can see the security information about your device. If the security status of a check is negative/red, you can find information on how to solve the problem in the Help link that appears.

      What does the Auto Start feature do?

      It is necessary to send the security status to the Yoummday server on a regular basis. You can do this manually by clicking the "Send" button. To automate this process, you can use the "Start automatically" function: This will store the Security Checker on your system and call it up in the background every 30 minutes by the Windows system function "Scheduled Tasks". You don't have to worry about it anymore.
      If you no longer use the Security Checker, you can uncheck the "Start automatically" box. This deletes the scheduled task.

      What do I do if my security status is not "compliant"/"red"?

      Please keep in mind that you are contractually obligated to ensure that you use a secure device to work at Yoummday. This includes an up-to-date antivirus solution (e.g. MS Defender for Windows or XProtect for MacOS) and an up-to-date operating system with all updates. To get the status of the individual checks to "green", you can use our tips on how to do so, see below.

      Important: Yoummday cannot help you set up or manage your system. Only if there are problems with the Security Checker program itself (such as crashes) can you contact Talent Support.

       

      What can I do if the status of my virus scanner is red?

      For a successful check of your virus scanner, 3 properties are necessary:

      • Real-time protection is enabled, which means that your system is constantly monitored for malware in the background
      • The signatures, i.e. the updates of your virus scanner, are up-to-date
      • A full system scan is performed every 2 weeks

      As an example, only the Microsoft Defender virus scanner will be discussed here. If you are using another anti-virus protection program, please refer to the respective documentation.

       

      ✅ Verify that Microsoft Defender is enabled

      1. Open Start Menu
        • Click the Start button or press the Windows key on your keyboard.
      2. Search for Windows Security
        • Type "Windows Security" in the search bar.
        • Select the Windows Security app from the search results.
      3. Open Virus & Threat Protection
        • In the Windows Security window, click on "Virus & Threat Protection".
      4. Check protection status
        • Click on "Manage Settings" under "Virus & Threat Protection Settings".

      Make sure the real-time protection switch is set to "On"

      ✅Update Microsoft Defender signatures

      1. Open Virus & Threat Protection Updates
        • In the Virus & Threat Protection settings, scroll down to "Virus & Threat Protection Updates".
        • Click Protection Updates.
      2. Check for updates
        • Click the "Check for Updates" button.
        • Windows will start checking for the latest virus and spyware definitions and updating them automatically.
      3. Update completed

      Once the updates are installed, a message will appear stating that the virus and spyware definitions are up to date.

       

      ✅Perform a full system scan

      1. Click on the Start menu:
        • At the bottom left or center of the taskbar is the Windows icon (Start menu). Click on it.
      2. In the search bar, type "Windows Security":
        • Type "Windows Security" and select the Windows Security icon that appears in the search results.
      3. In the Windows Security window:
        • On the left side of the window, select Virus & Threat Protection.
        • There you will find the most important security settings of your PC.
      4. Click on "Scan Options":
        • In the "Current Threats" section, you'll see a button that says Scan Options . Click on it to see the available scans.
      5. Select the "Full Scan" option:
        • There are four scanning options: Quick Scan, Full Scan, Custom Scan, and Offline Scan. Select the Full Scan option here.
      6. Click on "Scan Now":
        • After selecting "Full Scan," click the Scan Now button at the bottom. The scan will start immediately.

       

      General information about virus scanners: If you want to install and use a separate virus scanner, we do not recommend buying a Kaspersky virus scanner: Since the sale of Kaspersky in the US has been banned, this could conflict with future customer requirements.

       

      What can I do if the status of my operating system updates is red?

      Verify that all updates are up to date and manually start an update on Windows

       

      Open Settings

      1. Open Start Menu
        • Click the Start button or press the Windows key on your keyboard.
      2. Open Settings
        • Type "Updates" in the search bar and select the "Check for Updates" app from the results.

      Check for updates

      1. Check for updates
        • In the Windows Update section, you'll see a "Check for updates" button. Click on it to manually check for updates.
      2. Install updates
        • Windows will now check for available updates. If updates are available, they are automatically downloaded and installed.
        • You'll see a list of updates that will be installed. If a restart is required, you'll be notified and you can schedule the restart or perform it immediately.

      Check update history

      1. View update history
        • To check the update history, click on "View Update History" below the "Check for Updates" button.
      2. View installed updates
        • Here, you'll see a list of all installed updates, divided into categories such as feature updates, quality updates, and driver updates.

       

      How can I object to the use of the Security Checker (checkbox on the download page)?

      Please keep in mind that a secure system is the basic requirement for working on Yoummday projects and the Security Checker is therefore mandatory!

      If you still don't want to edit a Yoummday project anymore and want to delete the collected data of the Security Checker, please send an email with your name and talent ID to security@yoummday.com. We will then confirm the deletion of all relevant data.

       

      What can I do if my system is secure but the Security Checker has a bug?

      An OPS manager or your customer can set the status to "compliant" for you for a short time with an override. This unlocks the locked areas in the platform even if the Security Checker is not running or your system does not meet the requirements.

      This is only done in exceptional cases with justification. For example, if there are crashes of the Security Checker program on your system.