5 Security Tips When You're Traveling

As technology gets smarter, thieves are also using more advanced methods to steal money, sensitive data, and other important assets. It is crucial to stay one step ahead in order to tackle this situation, and more so if you are traveling. From installing an outdoor camera at home to keeping a record of your belongings, making sure to stay alert to keep yourself and your home safe during vacation is crucial.

Make Your Home Secure Before Departing

The most important thing is keeping your current home as secure as possible when you leave for vacation and your home security.  Installing an outdoor security camera or doorbell camera for home safety would help give you better idea what is happening when you’re away. Security cameras like the Toucan Video Doorbell or Toucan Wireless Outdoor Camera send notification to your phone whenever motion is detected so you’re able to always know if someone or something is near you’re home when you’re away. This notification system with your doorbell camera or outdoor camera will help give a greater peace of mind knowing that you can still keep one eye at home.

Moreover, you can ask a trustworthy neighbor to keep an eye on your home in your absence.

• Be sure to lock all rooms and windows before departure and never leave spare keys in obvious hiding places.
• If you must keep a spare key somewhere, consider giving it to a good friend or relative.
• It’s also a good idea to stop your mail delivery, especially tax statements or utility bills. When there are lots of mails piled up, it is a clear indicator that no one is at home.

Inform Your Family and Friends About Your Trip

Let your family members and friends know about when and where you are going. This is a simple and effective security measure because it will ensure that they know to look out for your house. In case something goes wrong, they can contact you and the authorities right away. Also, in case of any emergencies abroad, they may be able to provide a helping hand, or find someone suitable to get you out of trouble. When you don’t inform your family and friends about your trip, you may be putting yourself at higher risk.

During this time that you’re away, it’s also a good idea to share your outdoor security camera access to a friend or family member who will still be in town. The Toucan Wireless Outdoor Camera allows you to share your cameras to other smart phones so they can also have access to the device to check in. In case of a situation where someone is lurking on your yard, the friend or family member can take action more immediately if they have those notifications.

Keep An Eye on Your Belongings

Travelers in public areas can be easy targets for thieves. In places like train stations, airports, and bus stations, always be sure to keep your belongings within line of sight. It may also be good to keep a list of what you are bringing with you to know if anything goes missing. Thieves are highly active in these places and can steal luggage, bags, purses and briefcases in just a matter of seconds. Always stay alert in such places, otherwise it can ruin your trip before it has even started.

Avoid Using Public Wi-Fi

More so than ever, hackers use public Wi-Fi to gain access  to your personal information and important data. Identity theft is a rising issue and shouldn’t be ignored if you’re traveling. If you are using public Wi-Fi and checking your bank transactions or other sensitive documents, you’re putting yourself at risk. If you must use public Wi-Fi, consider pairing it with a VPN service to mask your connection and improve security. Another alternative is to use SIM data in public areas instead. These are readily available now in most airports and train stations. Just purchase the local SIM card and use that instead of a public network.

Bring Only What You Need

Overpacking is a common mistake that many people make. We like to keep each and every item with us, including our personal documents, Social Security card, debit cards, credit cards, and more. Maybe you don’t even consider re-organizing your wallet before your trip. However, it’s a good idea to take only the essentials with you on your trip, like your ticket and passport, mobile phone and perhaps a credit card. If it’s compulsory to bring other sensitive documents, make sure to keep them in a locked bag with your currency.

We associate traveling with fun and relaxation, and while that is normal, it can be easy to overlook security and safety. By taking a few precautions, it can help you reduce the risk of monetary and data theft. Before starting your trip, important things to consider are informing family and friends, securing your house with outdoor and doorbell cameras, and keeping track of your belongings. After following these security tips, you’re all set to enjoy your trip worry-free.