If you travel frequently, you may need to complete your work while on the go. But how can you do that while still keeping your data safe? It can be a challenge. Many people find themselves particularly vulnerable when they travel because they need to look for Internet connections and they need to access data on public computers. Here's what you need to know about being secure.

1. Avoid Hotel Business Centers and Libraries

A dedicated business center is always the best option when you're working on the road. Working at a hotel business center or library computer can expose you to malicious programs and threats. Computers at hotel business centers are often not properly secured, and anyone can install malicious software on an open computer. If you leave data on these computers, such as in the cache, others can access it easily.

2. Don't Connect to Unsecured WiFi Connections

Got a WiFi connection? Don't connect! A WiFi connection that's not encrypted is going to reveal your data to others. In fact, the WiFi connection itself could be snooping on your data. Rather than connecting to any open WiFi connection, make sure that you have a secured data connection that you recognize. Sometimes you may need to pay for WiFi to get a secured, encrypted line, or you may need to use your phone as a hot spot. You can also get a WiFi USB.

3. Keep Track of Your Devices

The best encryption in the world may not be able to protect you if someone just picks up your smartphone and absconds with it. Even if your smartphone is locked, there are some ways that criminals may be able to gain access to it, depending on how important the information is to them. Have Find My Phone turned on so you can easily find your device, and wipe your device remotely if it's lost.

4. Make Sure Your Laptop and Smartphone Are Locked

Setting a complex password or PIN for your laptop or smartphone is important. Nothing can protect you from someone just walking up and turning on your computer otherwise. You want to make sure that no one can access your data but you, and that means you need a secure, reliable, and unique password. Don't forget that the longer your password is, the more difficult it is to crack.

5. Pay Attention to the People Around You

You may have your encryption on and your PIN set, but if someone is looking over your shoulder at the password that you type, it's not going to help. Be conscientious regarding who's around you. A business center gives you complete privacy, which can protect you when you're logging into websites or recovering financial information. Otherwise, someone could even read your bank account number over your shoulder. Don't forget that reflections can be seen in your glasses and in windows behind you.

6. Use a Dedicated Business Center

A dedicated business center will give you everything you need to conduct your work efficiently and securely. Rather than logging in on public computers, you can use highly secured work computers. Rather than logging onto unsecured WiFi, you can use your own, secured WiFi connection. Business centers are designed for those who need to work frequently while on the road, and they give you access to all the resources you need to get your work done effectively.

Are you ready to start working on the go? By using a dedicated business center, you can protect yourself from privacy threats while on the road, without compromising your productivity. Contact the experts at Executive Suites, LLC.