{"id":83,"date":"2020-07-13T09:06:55","date_gmt":"2020-07-13T13:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/it\/security\/travel-tips\/"},"modified":"2025-07-14T09:22:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T13:22:45","slug":"cybersecurity-tips-for-traveling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/it\/security\/cybersecurity-tips-for-traveling\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Virus Protection<\/h2>\n

Many of the infected devices the Help Desk see come from people who have been traveling. One of the easiest ways to ensure you’re protected is by installing virus protection on your device. Computer viruses<\/a> come in many different forms, but having an antivirus program installed will keep your computer running at its best, and give you a better chance at keeping your personal information safe.<\/p>\n

天美传媒 provides all resident students with a copy of the Sophos Antivirus Client<\/a>, available through your RA, RHD or at the Help Desk in Swirbul Library.<\/p>\n

Updates and Patches<\/h2>\n

Downloading and installing patches and updates<\/a> released for your operating systems is another way to defend against cyber threats. Many updates don’t have flashy features, but they could potentially fix important security flaws. Keeping up to date is an important step to prevent cybercrime, and it is highly recommended to make sure everything is updated before beginning your travels.<\/p>\n

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Saving Your Data<\/h2>\n

If you fall victim to a cyber attack, you could lose access to all your important files and data that you have saved on your computer.<\/p>\n

We recommend saving all of your work to the cloud<\/a>. Saving your data to either Google Drive, Google Shared Drive or your Network Drives (H: and I: drives) ensures that your files are saved securely and automatically backed up.<\/p>\n

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Connecting to WiFi<\/h2>\n

With so many devices utilizing WiFi, you may be inclined to connect your device to any available connection. Connecting to public WiFi always comes with high risks, but can be even more dangerous while traveling, especially in a “touristy” area. It is highly likely that in these areas there may be public WiFi purposefully set up to lure people in and is most certainly a “trap”.<\/p>\n

Remember that you have access to wireless internet through eduroam<\/a>\u00a0while traveling to other member institutions domestically or internationally.<\/p>\n

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Non-technical Tips<\/h2>\n

Not all best practices directly deal with information stored on your devices or how you use them. There are many non-technical steps you can take to lower your risk while traveling.<\/p>\n

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  • Keep your eyes on your electronics. Loss or physical theft is a big concern.<\/li>\n
  • Using a privacy screen on the laptop to reduce the risk of people reading sensitive data from your screen.<\/li>\n
  • Limit how much sensitive information is stored on your laptop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Keeping up with cybersecurity best practices is crucial. Don’t let a lost phone or a virus on your computer ruin your experience while traveling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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