Traveling for work—some find it a necessary evil, and others jump at the chance to get out of the office into a new city. Whether you love it or hate it, you should know how to stay secure while traveling. Of course, this includes personal safety like not getting mugged or lost in a foreign country, but specifically, we’re talking about technological safety.

Technological safety is always important, but even more so when you’re traveling. We store all of our personal and professional information online and on our devices, and when we travel with that information, we become more susceptible to fraud and identity theft.

So how can you effectively work while traveling or go on your dream vacation without worrying about hackers or viruses? We’ve got you covered.

• Don’t Use Public Wi-Fi

One of the most common mistakes travelers make is using public Wi-Fi, which opens you up to a cyber-attack or a virus. You can use a portable router with your own Wi-Fi hotspot instead to avoid getting your information hacked. Disable Bluetooth and GPS when it’s not needed, as this will also keep your information secure.

• Password Protect Devices and Use Tracking Tools

If you don’t already have a password on your phone or computer, change those settings before you go anywhere. You should also activate your tracking settings on all your devices so that if they are stolen or lost, you can find them and remotely handle the them. Many of these capabilities allow for remotely wiping your phone or for an automatic system reset after a certain amount of incorrect password attempts.

• Keep Your Specific Location on the Down Low

Don’t post on social media about where you are or your travel schedule. If you decide to post pictures, make sure they don’t give away your specific location—you should also disable any auto-share settings on social media which automatically post where your posts take place.

• Limit What You Keep on Your Devices

When you’re on your phone, computer, or tablet, limit the information you store and share while using them. This includes saved passwords, credit card or bank information, and what you write in emails or messages when it comes to personal or company data. When you get back home, you should carefully delete any auto-saved messages that contain sensitive information and update all your passwords.

• Install Antivirus and Encrypt

Everyone should always have an antivirus program set up, even if they never travel. Make sure that your antivirus settings are up to date before, during, and after travel, and look into encrypting your data as well for extra security.

• Back up to the Cloud

One of the best ways you can safely work while traveling or access important information from anywhere is on the cloud. Cloud capabilities allow for you to access all your files 24/7, anywhere in the world. They also allow for anti-virus management and data backup to keep you protected and up-to-date with your data at all times.

Elevated Tech is always your number one source for information on security when it comes to internet and cloud capabilities. Learn more about our cloud services to always stay up-to-date with protecting your data and working efficiently—from anywhere in the world.

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