Watch this video on what to be aware of.
Before your trip
- Check your travel policy
Here, the organization should have made a number of decisions for you, for example in relation to IT security. Maybe you have phones for use when travelling and security bags for transporting sensitive documents.
- Assess the risk
The risk depends on your knowledge, your contacts and your destination. In general, there is a risk as soon as you leave your workplace, but it makes a difference whether you are going to Moscow or Malmö.
- Only bring the essentials
Foreign intelligence services cannot get their hands on information and equipment which you leave at home.
During your trip
- Keep an eye on your belongings
When travelling, you may easily lose focus and control of the most important things. Not least at the airport or the hotel, on the metro and in the conference room. For example, bring sensitive material as hand luggage rather than putting it in your checked baggage.
- Increase IT security
As far as possible, avoid using public WiFi and equipment and enable two-factor authentication on all accounts possible.
- Be aware of your behaviour
Avoid bringing yourself in situations that put you at risk ofsubsequent blackmail. It is always a good idea to travel in groups rather than alone.
After your trip
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Evaluate with your travel companions
Did you witness any suspicious incidents or risky situations? Have you been contacted unexpectedly after your return? Report it to the security officer at your organization. -
Return borrowed IT equipment
If you have been working with documents, excel sheets or other files which are only found locally on the borrowed equipment, you should make a copy. If in doubt, ask your IT department.