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Traveling Securely. Unsecured Networks and browsing  Using Unsecured Networks –Hotels, airports, coffee shops, libraries, etc Anywhere you do not know.

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1 Traveling Securely

2 Unsecured Networks and browsing  Using Unsecured Networks –Hotels, airports, coffee shops, libraries, etc Anywhere you do not know how they manage their network –Check for HTTPS in your browser, and a lock icon –Browsers will show a Green label next to the URL for some sites. It means site is authentic. –Anyone on the network can listen to you! –If you have an app without SSL, Do not run it E.g., Do not send any sensitive info in your IM, or tweets. Everyone can see your messages

3 Email security  How to do your email? –Many hotels block ports other than 8080 and 8443 –Do not try to change the settings in your email client –Do not try to disable security in your email client Tip: Always Check “use secure connection TLS” –Use the Web Client for the imapserver.fnal.gov

4 Using Kiosk at the airport, coffee shops, etc  Even if you access secure webmail client or HTTPS –Do Not! –The machines may be dirty, keyboard loggers, infected browser, etc –Accounts have been infected this way! –If you have to use, –Minimize personal information entry –Reset the browser history before logging off

5 Physical Security  To avoid thefts of laptops and smart phones: –Pay attention to your belongings –Do not leave your items unattended –Use a screen lock AND a physical lock if you must walk away –Buy a physical lock to chain your computer to a desk if you work in public areas a lot when you travel (shared lab environment, etc). –

6 Physical Security  If your wallet or passport is stolen –Contact your embassy right away –Contact local law enforcement –Good to inform FNAL help desk –Did you have any passwords written in your wallet?

7 Physical Security  If your laptop is lost or stolen: –Contact local law enforcement –Contact Fermilab service desk


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