For those traveling for work, research, or vacation, protecting personal and institutional data and mobile devices is critical. Individuals face a variety of threats when traveling, and best practices start long before boarding the plane. Faculty, staff, students, and other travelers, please use this checklist to prepare yourselves, and your technology, for the unique threats of global travel.
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- Consult with your IT support professional about special concerns regarding your technology or your destinations.
- See if low-cost, loaner devices are available to mitigate the risk of losing more valuable equipment.
- Ensure your devices have full disk encryption when available and local encryption when not.
- Make sure your anti-virus software is updated and performing regular scans. (e.g., Sophos). You can download Sophos Home for personal use and protect up to 10 devices.
- Check your cell phone coverage, and if applicable your international data plan options.
- Enable Cal Poly’s VPN. Be aware some countries block VPN.
- Set up institutionally approved, centrally provisioned data storage.
- Back up all data prior to travel, and take only essential data with you.
- Create complex passwords, PINS, codes, and screen locks for your device.
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