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- Check to ensure your antivirus software is up to date and automatic scans are scheduled and performed properly.
- Ensure your data is stored on your network drives. If the worst happens and a device is lost or stolen, your data is safely stored somewhere else. Avoid making backups to external hard drives or media you intend to take with you.
- Bring only the minimum number of devices required for your trip. Taking more technology with you increases the risk of compromise.
- Secure all devices with a password, passcode, or biometric lock. Ensure devices lock automatically when unattended and that a password or passcode is required to continue use. Avoid storing passwords or security information with or on their respective devices.
- Remove any sensitive or personal information from devices. Consider, performing a backup and factory reset of your phone and restore your data when you return. For laptops and other devices, remove any documents containing personally identifiable, confidential, or institutional information.
- Familiarize yourself with the VPN client on your computer. This not only provides access to on-campus resources, but also encrypts the traffic travelling over the internet to prevent it from being read when using public or unsecured Wi-Fi. If you’re not sure whether it has been configured for you or how to use it, visit the IT Department before you leave.
- Review the Use of Information Technology Resources document.
When you return:
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