Overseas travel guide: Keeping your data and devices secure

When travelling on University business your personal safety is top priority, but it’s also important that you take steps to ensure the security of University data and devices.  

Designed to help you stay connected and secure during work-related trips, the University’s comprehensive IT Travel Guidance page provides practical guidance for staff and students about using IT resources while travelling, including specific advice for certain destinations.

The guide covers: 

• Pre-travel preparations: Recommendations on what to do before you travel, such as updating your devices, ensuring you have the necessary software, and backing up important data. 
• Security measures: Tips on how to protect your devices and data from theft or loss, including advice about using secure connections and being cautious with public Wi-Fi. 
• Accessing university resources: Instructions on how to access the University’s network and resources remotely, including the use of VPNs and remote desktop services. 
• Support and assistance: Information on how to get help if you encounter IT issues while travelling, including contact details for the IT support team. 

Who should follow the IT travel guidance? 

This guide is aimed at senior officers travelling on University business, but may also be helpful for other members of staff and students. There are lots of tips that are good practice for private trips too. 

Further information 

Please visit the IT travel guidance webpage for more information.