1. INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SAFETY

2. Important Travel Websites U.S. Department of State http://www.state.gov/http://www.state.gov/ World Wide Caution http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/alertswarnings/worldwide-caution.html http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/alertswarnings/worldwide-caution.html Centers for Disease Control www.cdc.govwww.cdc.gov Global Incident Map http://quakes.globalincidentmap.com/http://quakes.globalincidentmap.com/ Current events: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/turkey/ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/turkey/

3. TRAVEL PREPARATION I If staying in foreign country for 7+ days, notify in-country US embassy (STEP) Beware of ATM Skimmers New ATM Skimmers Connect To The Card Reader Via A Nearly Invisible Hole - Use ATM’s located inside banks or businesses - Pull on card slot for indications of false faceplate Hiding the PIN pad with your free hand is imperative Advise bank and cc companies of travel - Routinely check your bank account Photocopy documents to carry on person If hotel asks you to surrender your passport during your stay, request a receipt

4. TRAVEL PREPARATION II - Leave copy of itinerary with family and/or co-workers - DO NOT post on Facebook while you are traveling. If home is burglarized while you are away and your insurance company determines you posted that you were traveling they may not file your claim. Do not take expensive jewelry Prepare Last Will and Testament Home security - Stop mail and newspaper delivery Remove unneeded items from wallet and purse

5. AIRPORT SECURITY Avoid wireless computer networks 400% increase in virus’ fromWiFi connections Dangers of Public Wi-Fi: http://www.kob.com/article/stories/S3099746.shtml?cat=504#.U3PraPPnbcs http://www.kob.com/article/stories/S3099746.shtml?cat=504#.U3PraPPnbcs - Never use passwords on unsecured Wi-Fi - Mobile charging stations stealing data Customs - double check bags for missing or new contents - if laptop is taken out of your sight, beware of virus or data theft Sensitive Conversations - innocent conversations can wander into sensitive areas Stay awake, secure items, don’t trust stranger to watch your luggage Beware of “shoulder surfers”

6. LOCAL AREA CONSIDERATIONS I Safe Havens - US Embassies/Consulates; police station; businesses with lobbies If you are being followed do not approach or confront Carry wallet/passport in front pocket Avoid tap water, ice cubes, street vendor food Never leave food or drink unattended

7. LOCAL AREA CONSIDERATIONS II Photography - Unless granted permission, don’t photograph government buildings, holy sites, police, military bases or personnel Clothing - Mimic the locals clothing, no risqué clothing, no T-shirts with slogans - Some countries forbid camouflage Stay away from protests/demonstrations Do not accept packages from strangers

8. VEHICLE SECURITY Leading Cause of Death overseas car/pedestrian accidents Check your destinations road safety on travel.state.gov Rent vehicles from reputable businesses Keep doors locked while driving or parked Leave no items in plain view inside car interior Don’t allow gas tank to drop below half full Familiarize yourself with local area driving laws Have detailed street maps to and from hotel

9. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SECURITY Ask hotel front desk to call you a taxi – do not flag one down on the street - American citizens have been robbed or kidnapped by independent taxi drivers - Cheat you in fares leaving you no recourse Pick pockets love tourists - Be observant on public transportation and in crowded public areas

10. HOTEL SECURITY DO’S Request a room between 2 nd and 5 th floor - Harder for thieves - Easier for fire rescue When leaving room, leave: ◦ TV/radio on ◦ Do not disturb sign ◦ Light on ◦ Drawers/closet closed ◦ Utilize safe if secure DON’TS Open door for unordered food/requests Leave valuables unsecured Enter room if it appears room was disturbed during your absence

11. THE NEW GLOBAL MOBILE THREAT USE SAME PRECAUTIONS ON A MOBILE DEVICE AS YOU WOULD USE ON YOUR LAPTOP CELL PHONES CONTAIN YOUR WHOLE LIFE Personal data, bank and credit card account information Intellectual property Calendar information GPS –Geotagging – photos can give away your location Use password to unlock phone Download anti-virus app Do not allow strangers to use your cell phone Do not hand someone your phone to take your picture Consider purchasing disposable cell/SIM card – Data downloads are costly

12. LAPTOP SECURITY I TIPS TO KEEP LAPTOP AND YOUR PRIVATE INFORMATION SAFE Leave laptop at home, unless critical to your trip Limit data to only what is needed for trip Encrypt and/or password-protect data Back up all data before leaving home Ensure antivirus software is current and working properly Do not install any software updates requested by a public WiFi Refrain from taking free thumb drives at conferences If you put your thumb drive in someone else’s PC, destroy it Use a computer lock/cable and secure laptop to an immovable item in room

13. LAPTOP SECURITY II IF LAPTOP IS STOLEN Report the theft to police and your advisor if laptop contained sensitive/proprietary information IF THERE IS A NOTICEABLE DIFFERENCE IN OPERATION Change your network password to help secure access to university servers Run virus scan and clean install on machine HAVE A PROFESSIONAL EXAMINE LAPTOP BEFORE RECONNECTING TO UNIVERSITY NETWORK !!

14. BORDER SEARCHES OF LAPTOPS & ELECTRONIC DEVICES Reasonable suspicion is not needed for customs officials to search a laptop computer or other personal electronic storage devices at the border. Arnold, 533 F.3d at 1008.

15. EXPORT CONTROL ISSUES If you are unsure if research/technology/equipment or chemical/biological agents you are taking overseas are Export-Controlled, contact Adelicia Gunn at 505-277-2968 or mtaotero@unm.edumtaotero@unm.edu Do not leave technology behind without a license

16. US Customs Form 4457 Ensures you do not have to pay an import fee for personal property you took overseas – obtain signature from Albuquerque Airport Customs prior to departure

17. If it sounds too good to be true…. Recruitment is active  Espionage  Human trafficking  Drug trafficking Throw money at young, poor, eager, open minded visitors immersed in their culture Starts out innocently: Under the table English class Glenn Shriver: http://www.washingtonian.com/articles/people/chinas-mole-in-training/http://www.washingtonian.com/articles/people/chinas-mole-in-training/ Game of Pawns https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8xlUNK4JHQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8xlUNK4JHQ

18. DEB KUIDIS MANAGER OF INDUSTRIAL SECURITY/FSO 1805 Sigma Chi NE 505-277-0732 dkuidis@unm.edu http://researchcompliance.unm.edu/