Overview
Cybersecurity Tips for International Travelers
When traveling internationally, remember that your mobile phone and other personal communications devices transmit and store your personal information, which is as valuable as the contents of your suitcase, possibly moreso.
Before you go
Take proactive steps to secure your devices and your personally identifiable information before you travel. Leave at home any electronic equipment you don’t need during your travel, and if you take it, protect it. Be sure you:
▪ Back up your electronic files.
▪ Remove sensitive data.
▪ Install strong passwords.
▪ Ensure antivirus software is up-to-date.
While traveling
Be vigilant about where and how you use your devices, and don’t be lulled into a false sense of security. Make sure you:
▪ Keep your devices secure in public places such as airports, hotels and restaurants.
▪ Be aware of your surroundings and take care that nobody is trying to steal information from you by looking at your device screen when you use it.
▪ Consider using a privacy screen on your laptop.
