Cyber Security While Traveling

Tightly controlled security is a lot tougher when you are on the road, but security can still be achieved for personal and professional devices. This course will cover cyber security situations you will run into while traveling and technology that can be used to help keep you safe. It will go over the triangle of security, wireless and wired situations, threats, countermeasures and a simple demonstration.

This course will primarily raise awareness of travel situations commonly encountered while trying to maintain connectivity. This includes open WiFi techniques, using SSL, using VPNs, etc.

Through this training, you will learn to:

• Understand the foundational principles of computer security as they apply to travel scenarios.
• Navigate the risks associated with wireless and wired networks in unfamiliar environments.
• Identify common threats such as sniffing, DNS attacks, and man-in-the-middle attacks, along with essential countermeasures.
• Explore secure technologies including VPNs, encrypted protocols (HTTPS, SSH), and firewalls.
• Implement best practices for securing your devices, managing data, and using power sources safely while traveling.

Gain practical insights and techniques to safeguard your information, ensuring a more secure and worry-free travel experience.