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// legal — security overview

Security is a foundational
component of system design

Arlo implements structured security practices across architecture, development, and deployment to reduce risk, protect data, and ensure system reliability.

// operating principles

Five principles applied across every system.

~/security/principles.conf

  • least privilegeaccess granted only as required
  • separationisolated dev · staging · production
  • defense in depthlayered controls, no single point
  • continuous validationmonitoring and review on cadence
  • minimized exposurecollect less · store less · expose less
01

Security approach

Our approach focuses on minimizing risk through controlled system design, restricted access, and continuous validation.

Core principles

  • ·Least privilege access
  • ·Separation of environments
  • ·Defense in depth
  • ·Continuous monitoring and validation
  • ·Reduction of unnecessary data exposure
02

Access control

  • 01Role-based access control (RBAC)
  • 02Limited access to production systems
  • 03Credential management and rotation practices
  • 04Multi-factor authentication where applicable

Access is granted only as required and reviewed regularly.

03

Environment separation

  • 01Isolated development, staging, and production environments
  • 02Controlled deployment pipelines
  • 03Configuration separation across environments

This reduces the risk of unintended changes affecting live systems.

04

Secure development practices

  • 01Structured code organization and review
  • 02Dependency awareness and updates
  • 03Avoidance of unnecessary third-party risk
  • 04Validation of inputs and outputs

Security considerations are embedded during development — not applied after deployment.

05

Data handling

  • 01Collection limited to necessary data
  • 02No unnecessary storage of sensitive information
  • 03Secure transmission practices (e.g., HTTPS)
  • 04Controlled access to stored data

Data exposure is minimized by design.

06

Infrastructure & deployment

  • 01Managed deployment workflows
  • 02Version-controlled infrastructure
  • 03Logging and monitoring of system activity
  • 04Controlled release processes

Systems are deployed in a repeatable and auditable manner.

07

Monitoring & incident awareness

  • 01System and performance monitoring
  • 02Logging of critical events
  • 03Awareness of anomalies or unexpected behavior

Issues are identified and addressed as part of ongoing operations.

08

Third-party services

  • 01Careful selection of infrastructure and service providers
  • 02Awareness of third-party dependencies
  • 03Limiting exposure to external systems where possible

External dependencies are evaluated as part of system design.

09

AI-assisted operations

Arlo utilizes a secure, closed AI-assisted operations layer to support engineering workflows, monitoring, and validation.

  • 01Assists with code review and anomaly detection
  • 02Supports monitoring and performance analysis
  • 03Operates within controlled environments

All outputs are reviewed by senior engineers prior to implementation.

10

Compliance alignment

While requirements vary by organization, Arlo aligns with widely accepted security practices and can support projects with specific compliance needs.

Examples may include

  • ·Accessibility standards (WCAG)
  • ·Security frameworks aligned with industry practices
  • ·Client-specific security requirements
11

Client responsibilities

Security is a shared responsibility.

Clients are responsible for:

  • 01Managing user access within their organization
  • 02Securing credentials and internal systems
  • 03Providing accurate requirements for compliance needs
12

Continuous improvement

Security practices evolve alongside systems, threats, and requirements. Arlo continuously reviews and refines processes to maintain appropriate safeguards.