Travel Tips: How to Safeguard Your Smartphone While Traveling

It’s common practice in this modern technological age for organizations to provide employees with smartphones. The use of mobile devices with expanded capabilities and apps allows employees to work efficiently on-the-go. Rather than carrying two mobile devices, many carry a single device that they use for both business and personal needs.

Companies that do not require their IT department to have remote access in case of loss, theft, or damage that allow them to wipe the phone may leave themselves open to loss of confidential documents. If your company does not require this measure, are your contracts or documents secure? Do you have a plan in place should this happen to you?

Travel with Care – Avoid Distractions

Travelers are often distracted as they navigate through the airport, obtaining luggage, checking into their hotel, or dining out. Business travelers may become distracted with their agenda, leaving them prime targets for either forgetting their mobile device or being a victim to pickpockets seeking an easy target. It’s not uncommon for business travelers to forget their laptops, mobile phones, or devices behind at public venues or in a taxi. Seemingly harmless distractions can result in exposing vital company information and contracts to the general public. Even worse, many people store their personal data, credit card information, and banking details on their mobile phones making them prime targets for identity theft.

Safeguard While Traveling

It’s important to have a plan in place to protect yourself and your company. Here are a few tips to consider:

• Backup all information on your device before traveling. Utilize a company designated cloud that allows you to access important information and recover lost data.
• Password Protection is important to have on all devices and laptops. Passwords should always contain lower-case letters, at least 1-2 capital letters, a number, and a special character.
• Change passwords regularly and update HR when you change a company related password.
• Keep all devices in sight and on your person, be aware of your surroundings as you navigate a new city. An area may appear safe, but always be on guard.
• Find a remote wiping app for your device that will allow you to delete the data on your smartphone in the event of loss or theft. Remote wiping can be done from any internet-friendly device or computer.

Remember to take care while traveling. You could become a victim of crime when you least expect it. Take the time to create a plan before embarking on your next business trip. Talk to your HR department to find out ways you can contribute to the safety of your company’s data.

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