CYB210_Week3Discussion Cybersecurity Issues for Business Travelers_post26

Privacy 101 | Privacy Rights Clearinghouse (2017) stated we often don't value our

privacy until it's gone. d Thus, an important goal of Resort Operations (RO) is to discuss

improvements and/or changes to the company's guidance regarding use of laptops, cell

phones, and other mobile devices to access company email and databases while traveling. d

Grafas (2019) stated during traveling— whether domestic or international—it is always

important to practice safe online behavior and take proactive steps to secure Internet-

enabled devices. Many people have reported as well as researched multiple ways to protect

personal and business electronic devices against cyberattacks. Some employees may not be

particularly concerned about potential identity theft and phishing attacks (including "spear

easy meat for cybercriminals. d Employees should be thinking they are targets for

cybersecurity attacks for our business and personal information. d They should be preparing

themselves before they travel, while they are travelling, when they get to their destination,

and once they get back from traveling. d It has been reported that Wi-Fi will be the focus of

cyberattacks for accessing people mobile devices while travelling. d The biggest cybersecurity

threat to travelers is the risk associated with using Wi-Fi hotspots (Hoelscher, 2018). d

Hoelscher (2018) reported that many people go online by the time they leave the airport

and connect to unsecured public Wi-Fi networks (e.g. travel terminals, hotels, cafes, and

restaurants). d I determined the focus should be on the next five key points mentioned below

on how to protect from cybersecurity attempts while traveling.

The next few actions should be done prior to leaving the house. d Ditch any devices

you really do not need to take with you, (Hoelscher, 2018). d The less devices taken leads to

less things to worry about being targeted. d Grafas (2019) reported the best defense against

viruses and malware is to update to the latest security software, web browser, and

operating systems. d Employees should include their computer, smartphone, game device, or

other network devices. d Back up your information; contacts, financial data, photos, videos,

and other mobile device data to another device or cloud service in case your device is

compromised and you have to reset it to factory settings, (Grafas, 2019). d Employees should

know that if any electronic device that is or possibly compromised should not be re-

accounts containing personal or business information. d If this happen hopefully the device is

locked down with double authentication or possible biometrics enable to login. d The

references below mentioned having this action done to prevent any access. Gafas (2019)

determined that if an unknown email is received, even if the details appear accurate, or if

the email looks weird, don’t respond nor click on any links or attachments found within.

Some devices will automatically seek and connect to available wireless networks or Bluetooth

devices, (Gafas, 2019). d The references also mentioned to delete all previous Wi-Fi saved

connections, turn of auto connect, turn off blue tooth, and not to accept unknown blue

tooth connections. As mentioned earlier phishing attacks is of concerned and these tips

above may help prevent it happening. d The references below have other tips as well.

Before connecting to any public wireless hotspot be sure to confirm the name of the

network and exact login procedures with appropriate staff to ensure that the network is

legitimate, (Gafas, 2019). People should do this while checking in at their hotel. d At public

or folders, (Hoelscher, 2018). d I determine after reading the references below that it is best

to not transfer or share files, folders, and documents unless necessary, but if needed be to

ensure that they are encrypted prior to doing so. d Identity thieves, scam artists, debt

collectors, stalkers, employers, and corporations looking for a market advantage can use

social networks to gather information about you, (Privacy 101 | Privacy Rights Clearinghouse,

best to do this before doing anything else due to the possibility of having malware or a

virus within a device that can initiate a cybersecurity attack. d 13 Mobile Device Security Tips

for Foreign Business Travelers to China – RedZone (n.d.) stated that people should track all

accounts accessed via their cell and laptop while on travel need to change all passwords

upon returning home. d It is also recommended that a device not used doing travel is best.

There are additional tips within the references to consider doing to prevent

cybersecurity attacks while traveling. For example, backing up data prior to leaving for a

trip. d This way the data can be recoverable. d This could be due to having a device stolen,

hacked, or compromised. d To prevent or recover from a cyberattack, the tips mentioned

business. d It is not dependently the business responsibility to make sure actions or steps are

taken, but the employees as well via at home, work, and traveling. d Hoelscher (2018) stated

that if people practice and prepare, they can travel in comfort and safety, with the peace of

mind that a trip ought to give. d Please be sure to review other tips in the references to

help prevent potential identity theft, phishing attacks, and other cyberattacks.

References

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