Cyber Security Travel Tips

Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans

Wombat Security wants us to know that whether you’re taking a personal holiday or a business trip, traveling by car or by plane, planning a quick jaunt or preparing for an extended stay, make sure your cyber security best practices are coming along for the ride. Hackers and scammers don’t take vacations. In fact, they feast on tourists and travelers, taking advantage of people when their guards are down or when they’re distracted by other pursuits. We’ve pulled together four essential tips from our security awareness and training materials that you can use to stay safe when you travel: *** 1.      Stick to the Basics Many travelers think about packing light when it comes to clothes and toiletries. Well, this advice applies to your mobile devices and personal data as well. Here’s how to streamline: Leave data-packed business devices and materials behind whenever possible. If you don’t think you’ll use it, don’t take it. Ask yourself, “Is this business critical?” If the answer is no, it shouldn’t make the trip. Limit the credit cards and personal identification items you take with you; pare down to the things you know you’ll need. Before you go, make a note of what you have […]

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