Future of Sourcing - Skyroam http://futureofsourcing.com/tags/skyroam en 6 Cybersecurity Tips for International Business Travelers http://futureofsourcing.com/6-cybersecurity-tips-for-international-business-travelers <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="http://futureofsourcing.com/sites/default/files/articles/6%20Cybersecurity%20Tips%20for%20International%20Business%20Travelers.png"><a href="http://futureofsourcing.com/sites/default/files/articles/6%20Cybersecurity%20Tips%20for%20International%20Business%20Travelers.png" title="6 Cybersecurity Tips for International Business Travelers" class="colorbox" rel="gallery-node-2055-Fo1MUOF1Cyc"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://futureofsourcing.com/sites/default/files/styles/juicebox_medium/public/articles/6%20Cybersecurity%20Tips%20for%20International%20Business%20Travelers.png?itok=KP1UnMQG" width="624" height="325" alt="6 Cybersecurity Tips for International Business Travelers" title="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-intro field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> <h1>6 Cybersecurity Tips for International Business Travelers</h1> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-related-news field-type-entityreference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Related news:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/supply-chain-cyber-risk-management-threats-to-consider">Supply Chain Cyber Risk Management: Threats to Consider</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"> <p>Without a doubt, international business travelers face a high risk of cybersecurity breaches. If you travel for work, you&rsquo;ll likely have to do business on more than one device, including laptops and smartphones. If your trip is for pleasure, you might use a phone or tablet to share special moments and keep in touch with folks back home. The information on your computer or mobile device is sensitive, and you don&#39;t want it to fall into the hands of the wrong person.</p> <p>Cybercriminals are located all around the world. These tech-savvy pirates look for email addresses, social media profiles, passphrases, financial data, stored files, and personal information that they can use against individuals and giant corporations alike. Some countries are more dangerous for data security than others. If you&#39;re visiting a country with civil unrest or that has sizable groups that don&rsquo;t look fondly on foreigners, you&rsquo;ll want to be extra careful about protecting your data.</p> <p>The consequences of a cybersecurity attack are nothing to scoff at. At a minimum, stolen passwords can result in embarrassing communication among friends, clients and co-workers. At worst, hackers can download ransomware that would cost you or your company a substantial amount of money.</p> <p>Taking precautions for data security and privacy is one of the most important preparations for anyone planning an international business trip. To stay safe, be sure to follow these cybersecurity tips while you travel abroad.</p> <h2>1. Power Down Your Devices Often</h2> <p>You never know who will try to access your personal or business data. Many border control officers, including those with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, have the right to search through digital files&mdash;sometimes even without reasonable cause. They can demand passwords, check apps and access your files.</p> <p>That&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s smart to power down all of your devices when going through security checkpoints. With your devices switched off, officers and others have less of an opportunity to access sensitive information.</p> <p>While your smartphone is powered on, make sure to install a lock screen. With features such as longer passcodes or a two-step authentication option on your device, you&rsquo;ll protect yourself from data theft. Combining the habit of powering down your devices with additional lock screen protective measures is one of the most effective ways to ensure your data stays safe while on the road.</p> <h2>2. Use a Mobile VPN for Data Security and Privacy</h2> <p>A virtual private network, or VPN, is a must-have for any international traveler. There are free services as well as paid options that offer more security or convenient features, but all VPNs protect your privacy while you send and receive information. By encrypting your data and ensuring that your online presence is anonymous, VPNs help prevent data thieves from accessing your digital information.</p> <p>An added benefit is that a VPN can make it seem as though you are located in or working from another country. This is a valuable tool in countries that restrict access to certain websites. Some sites will not load in different countries, so your online research and file-sharing will not be possible without the use of a VPN.</p> <h2>3. Avoid Public Wi-Fi</h2> <p>Public Wi-Fi networks are unencrypted and unsecured, leaving you vulnerable to data theft. It&rsquo;s surprisingly easy for hackers to intercept data over public Wi-Fi, including your browsing activities, passwords, financial information and transactions. If you&#39;re not careful, you can even become a victim of personal identity theft.</p> <p>If you absolutely must use a public Wi-Fi network, pay careful attention to the network that you select. Criminals often set up rogue hotspots with misleading or seemingly innocuous names. If you use their network, they can steal any information you send while online and use tools to infect your devices with malware.</p> <p>The safest option is to avoid public Wi-Fi altogether and invest in a personal Wi-Fi hotspot.</p> <h2>4. Use Outlets, Not USB Ports</h2> <p>Another common hacking strategy in airports and other transport hubs is to install a fake USB charging port. It looks like any other charging port, but this USB port is designed to steal your data.</p> <p>Whenever you&#39;re running low on battery, use your power cord to connect to a regular electrical outlet. An even better option is to invest in a personal power bank that can charge your device at any point in your travels.</p> <p>If you must use a USB charging port, be sure to power down your device before plugging in.</p> <h2>5. Limit Virtual Access&nbsp;</h2> <p>While traveling, on top of keeping your devices tucked away to avoid theft, you&rsquo;ll want to limit virtual access. That means downloading any software you might need before traveling to your destination. If you must download software while on the road, it&rsquo;s a good idea to have your system checked out by an IT professional when you return.</p> <p>When not in use, disable your Bluetooth and Wi-Fi settings. Be sure to switch the Wi-Fi auto-connect function off while abroad; you don&rsquo;t want your phone to automatically connect to an unsecured server. Say no to apps or associates that request you share your location. You may end up sharing your location with someone you&#39;d rather keep far away.</p> <h2>6. Keep Everything Updated</h2> <p>Finally, before you travel, make sure that your devices are running on the most current operating systems. Update all your apps, especially anti-virus software and apps that you use for business or financial transactions. When you travel, consider changing all your passwords with a strong mix of letters, numbers and punctuation. When you return home, you can reset your passwords.</p> <h2>The Bottom Line for Business Travel</h2> <p>When you&#39;re traveling for business, you&#39;re sure to use a laptop, phone or other devices that use Wi-Fi networks. Instead of leaving yourself vulnerable to cybercrime, stay safe by following these tips, thinking ahead and staying aware of your surroundings. You&rsquo;ll be less likely to fall prey to a cybersecurity issue.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/cybersecurity" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Cybersecurity</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/data-security" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Data Security</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/skyroam" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Skyroam</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-addthis field-type-addthis field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:title="6 Cybersecurity Tips for International Business Travelers - Future of Sourcing" addthis:url="http://futureofsourcing.com/6-cybersecurity-tips-for-international-business-travelers"><a href="https://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=300" class="addthis_button_linkedin"></a> <a href="https://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=300" class="addthis_button_facebook"></a> <a href="https://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=300" class="addthis_button_twitter"></a> <a href="https://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=300" class="addthis_button_googleplus"></a> <a href="https://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=300" class="addthis_button_pinterest_share"></a> <a href="https://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=300" class="addthis_button_reddit"></a> <a href="https://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=300" class="addthis_button_email"></a> <a href="https://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=300" class="addthis_button_print"></a> </div> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-region field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Region:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/regions/global" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Global</a></div></div></div> Mon, 20 Sep 2021 02:00:00 +0000 Ray Qin 2055 at http://futureofsourcing.com http://futureofsourcing.com/6-cybersecurity-tips-for-international-business-travelers#comments