Safety First

Protect Yourself Against Theft Of Your Devices & Data

Travelling will take you to busy places, some of them more notorious for crime than others. Regardless of the area, as a traveller you are a prime target. There are several things you can do to protect yourself against device theft or to help in the aftermath:

• Carry your devices near your body.
• Don’t get too distracted when using tablets or phones in public spaces.
• Purchase insurance for your devices (and make sure you are covered internationally and for potential work usage).
• Keep your devices locked when not in use. You might also consider the risks of leaving your applications logged in on your device.
• Don’t log into sensitive accounts while using public Wi-Fi.
• Back up your devices before you leave and when staying with friends while travelling.
• Keep back-ups on-the-go by syncing with web storage like Dropbox or Box.
• Install applications to help you retrieve a lost phone or tablet – or to delete the data remotely (for iPads, enable the “Find This iPad” feature before you go).