Now that our users are looking forward to their summer holidays, it is a good time to remind them of keep private information private when they are on their laptops and mobile devices on board. Here are some guidelines for data retention safely abroad.
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Disable file sharing
On your home network, you may be sharing files or entire hard drives without password protection. Do not forget to turn your actions or at least protected with a strong password, otherwise everyone who is connected in the next public wifi hotspot will be able to download all your shared files and sensitive data. -
Protect your files
you can secure your network settings all you want, but it will not help if your laptop is stolen. Data such as passwords, billing information, etc. should not be clearly visible kind anywhere on your computer. Use tools such as TrueCrypt to create partitions or encrypted container and protected by password for your sensitive data! -
Enough VPN remaining subscription time?
If you go to protect your Internet traffic with HMA! Pro VPN when you are away (we recommend you do!), Then you do not want to be suddenly unable to use it because your subscription has expired. Be sure to place a new order to have enough rest VPN subscription time for your trip. Login to the VPN control panel to check your subscription now and place a new order. -
Install all the security software needed
Better prepare your machine / device before you leave, so you have all the latest updates and antivirus definitions installed. Do you have a good firewall and antivirus software installed? What about other security-related software that you are usually using? -
Prepare for possible connection problems
Due to misconfigured or restricted public hotspots or unknown networks, it may happen that your usual method to connect to the VPN will not work. But do not worry, it's just a matter of trying servers and alternative VPN protocols.
For example, if you are unable to connect to the VPN servers in your favorite area, trying to connect to another server region. If you are unable to connect with your preferred VPN protocol (eg OpenVPN-TCP), try PPTP, L2TP or OpenVPN-UDP. See our Wiki for a list of connection methods and configuration instructions. -
online storage for data that you might need
Instead of taking all the data that you might need with you, you can easily store it somewhere safe, eg on cloud hosting services such as Dropbox or OwnCloud -
Make backups
Just in case -. make backups of all important data on your machine / device and store in a safe place at home. Protect data on your laptop does not help much if the notebook itself is gone. -
Take backups
ever had to reinstall your operating system during the holidays? bad enough, worse if you forget your rescue CD or installation of the operating system CD. To be on the safe side, you should make backups of everything with you that may require relocation or can not be accessed from anywhere. There is plenty of space on your USB key or DVD for that! -
additional security measures
We have already covered the basic security measures and common that you should take, but there are many additional things you can, for example,-
Setting up a BIOS password on your machine
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burglar Configuration and auto backup for iOS and Android, for example Lookout
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Clear your free space machines to prevent deleted data to be restored
- Move sensitive data you will not need during the trip from your laptop to your desktop
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