Protecting Data On-the-Go
3M is advising individuals on better protecting their information when travelling for work or leisure. With people increasingly using their laptops, tablets and smartphones on the move, the potential for sensitive content to be viewed, stolen or hacked potentially increases.
The 'Seat in the Middle' campaign from 3M also highlights the fact that on-screen information can be vulnerable to prying eyes when on a train, bus or aeroplane.
Top tips for protecting information when travelling, include:
- Avoid using public WiFi and USB charging outlets - instead use private virtual private networks (VPNs), secure WiFi, and cellular (mobile) networks
- Try not to travel with digital sensitive information unless necessary - if possible, remove it from the device and move it to a secure physical or cloud-based storage location
- Install a privacy filter to prevent prying eyes from viewing a screen - it takes minutes to do, is comparatively low-cost and will make it difficult for onlookers - including the people either side of the 'seat in the middle' to see the display
- Keep hand-baggage secure - a padlock is a simple way to protect bags against pickpockets
- If devices are not already password protected, do that now - also, software updates should help to remove any potential vulnerabilities
Further information and free samples:
To find out more about visual privacy, including white papers and videos or to request a free sample, please visit 3M.co.uk/privacyfilters.
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