Cybersecurity Tips for Business Travelers
Cybersecurity is not limited to your office or home. Today, many of us use the same devices to work, so when traveling we need to take extra precautions to protect our devices and their data. If you use common sense and Protegent360, all your devices - notebooks, smartphones, and tablets - can be safe wherever you go.
Here are some things you should do before you leave and while on the road:
1. Install total security protection. Your first and best line of defense on computers and devices is total security protection. Install and make sure it is up to date.
2. Keep your operating system and programs up to date. Hackers take advantage of security flaws in your computer's programs. So take the time to ensure that everything is up to date to correct known security flaws.
3. Lock your device. Lock your computer and phone with a PIN, password, or digital. The Protegent360 Security Solution lets you protect with password your applications. Before traveling, check that your critical applications (such as your banking application) are protected.
4. Turn off the auto-connect functions. If you leave your phone configured to automatically detect and connect to available wireless networks, then it is best to turn this feature off. It is much better that you choose yourself.
5. Avoid unencrypted WiFi networks. Free WiFi points are legal, but it's not worth the risk they bring to your personal data. They are insecure and can allow cybercriminals to access your devices connected via WiFi. The safest way to use free WiFi, even that of your hotel, is to connect via a virtual private network, also known as VPN (virtual private) network). The name may seem complicated, but with the vast SecureLine VPN is as easy as pressing a button!
6. Use good passwords. Using a password like 1234 or a password is not smart at all. But discovering that your account has been hacked when you are traveling can end your trip. Plan ahead and manage your passwords intelligently. There are many tricks for remembering passwords that you can use to create unique passwords or you can let a password manager handle this complicated task for you.
7. Think before you share. There are several opinions about sharing our location on social media. Some people think that telling the world that you are out and about is an invitation to be invaded by thieves. Others say that making public where you increase your security because your friends and family will know where you were in case something happens. This can protect your contacts from falling into a scam and paying bail or ransom for you. Talk to your family and decide how you want to act.
8. Take care of your devices. Travelers are targets for thieves. Don't get so distracted that you forget your devices. Install Device Locator before you leave. One of its most useful functions is Geofencing. It allows you to set up a perimeter, say around the airport cafeteria table, and if your cell phone leaves this area, an alarm will sound. If you have the bad experience of having your phone or tablet stolen, Device Locator allows you to control it remotely. You can locate and track your stolen device, lock it remotely, erase your data, and even activate a custom siren or alarm.
The best thing about all these functions is that they are free (or, in the case of SecureLine, you can try it for free), so that, the next time you are packing bags, you can rest easy and your devices are prepared to board.
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