{"id":11595,"date":"2018-07-02T10:00:41","date_gmt":"2018-07-02T14:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/?p=11595"},"modified":"2025-02-10T09:54:00","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T14:54:00","slug":"travel-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/travel-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Security: How To Keep Your Finances, Data, & Identity Safe On The Road"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Traveling is an an incredible, mind opening experience, but it can be hard to know how to keep yourself <\/span>– and your stuff – <\/span>safe. And I don\u2019t mean your physical safety; I mean your cyber safety.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With online banking, email, documents, passports, and more – all interconnected, there are a lot of components to protect. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, I outline all the different travel security tactics you can use to protect your data, finances, and identity easily, even while you hop from one destination to another. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Table of Contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter 1: How to Manage Finances Securely While Traveling<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter 2: How to Protect Your Laptop and Data While Traveling<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter 3: How to Protect Your Information by Backing Everything Up<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter 4: How to Use a VPN Service to Protect Your Data<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter 5: Ultimate Password and Identity Protection With My Special USB Stick Trick<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter 6: Password Managers – My New Fav Internet Security Tool (2021 Addition<\/a><\/span>)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter 7: How to Protect Yourself from Theft with a Decoy Wallet<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter 8: How to Carry and Store Your Passport the Safe Way (and What to Do if It’s Lost\/Stolen)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter 9: What to Do if Your Identity is Stolen<\/span><\/a>

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Chapter 1: How to Manage Finances Securely While Traveling<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You need cash, but not too much of it (and not all in the same place).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You need a debit card, but not all your funds in the account linked to the card. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You need a credit card, but also to protect yourself from fraud.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And you\u2019ll want to manage it all online, while still keeping your passwords safe and accounts free from internet fraud.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And of course, you want to limit the fees associated with all your transactions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We cover a lot of this in our <\/span>Ultimate Guide to Traveling with Money<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But let\u2019s talk more about online banking. Here are just a few introductory tips to manage your finances securely while you\u2019re on the road. <\/span>
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Travel Security for Your Online Accounts<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most people manage their finances online already, but if you\u2019re not completely set up to do everything from paying bills to getting paid, all online, then now\u2019s the time. Here are some more advanced tips: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two-Factor Authentication<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Setting up two-factor authentication provides an extra layer of security for your sensitive information and online accounts. If it\u2019s available, then implement it for every account you have. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Password Setup and Management<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prudent security management dictates never using the same password twice, and including upper\/lower case letters, numbers, and even symbols. Heed these recommendations! Hacking passwords is a sport for some people. And yes – this means you\u2019ll have a million different complicated passwords. More on how to store and manage your passwords in Chapter 2. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public Computers<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While internet cafes are becoming a thing of the past, if you ever find yourself on a public computer, the best plan is not to access secure accounts at all. If that\u2019s impossible, then <\/span>take precautions such as signing out of secure websites, deleting your web browsing history and cookies, and closing the browser before leaving the computer. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phone Security Protocols<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m not a fan of accessing online banking and other sensitive accounts through apps on my phone. To me, it doesn\u2019t feel secure; if somebody gets a hold of my phone, they could potentially have access to all my accounts! But I\u2019ll admit I\u2019m a bit of a dinosaur, and I probably worry too much. If you do set up online banking on your phone, take the following precautions: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n