Traveling This Holiday Season? Here’s How to Keep Your Work (and Your Sanity) Secure

Amy Shaw
3 days ago
2 min read

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Holiday travel is chaotic enough- delayed flights, overstuffed overhead bins, kids kicking the back of your seat- you don’t need *cybersecurity* joining the party, too.

Whether you’re squeezing in client calls from a departure lounge or answering emails from Grandma’s couch, here’s how to stay productive **and** protected on the go.

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**1. Don’t Trust the Airport Wi-Fi (Grandma’s Wi-Fi Either!)**

Public networks are playgrounds for digital eavesdroppers.

**Use a secure VPN** to keep your data encrypted and your clients’ info safe.

✨ *CloudSolved IT Pro Tip:* Our bundles include enterprise-grade VPN access and secure configurations, so you’re protected wherever you work.

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**2. Use Multi-Factor Authentication Everywhere**

MFA stops 99% of credential-based attacks.

Travel + tired brain = prime time for mistakes.

Add the extra layer — it takes two seconds.

✨ *CloudSolved IT Pro Tip:* All of our Microsoft 365 E3/E5 brokerage packages come fully configured with secure sign-in policies and MFA enforcement. We set it up; you just tap “approve.”

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**3. Don’t Let Your Laptop Take a Solo Adventure**

Hotels, Ubers, coffee shops — devices get lost or “walk away.”

• Use device encryption

• Keep your screen auto-locking

• Don’t leave it unattended (even for a “quick” recharge)

✨ *CloudSolved IT Pro Tip:* Our Endpoint Protection & Device Management makes remote lock/wipe possible in seconds. If something goes missing, your data won’t.

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**4. Update Before You Go**

Airplanes are *not* the place to install updates (unless you enjoy anxiety).

Patch your devices **before** traveling so you’re not vulnerable mid-journey.

✨ *CloudSolved IT Pro Tip:* Get automatic patching for Windows, apps, browsers, and more- set it and forget it.

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**5. Beware the Holiday Phishers**

Travel season = phishing season.

Fake airline alerts, fake hotel confirmations, fake “package delivery failed” notices.

When in doubt… don’t click.

✨ *CloudSolved IT Pro Tip:* We include phishing simulation+ training with our managed services, so your team learns to spot the fakes (and avoid holiday mishaps).

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**6. Need Extra Support While You’re Away?**

CloudSolved IT clients enjoy local real live support, fast response times, and remote helpdesk access- perfect when something goes sideways mid-flight or mid-family-dinner.

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**Travel Safe. Work Smart. We’ve Got Your Back.**

Wherever you’re headed this season- sunny beaches, snowy towns, or just across the state- you deserve peace of mind.

Let CloudSolved IT keep your tech calm while your travel gets chaotic.