Traveling soon? Use these 10 security tips when traveling with your devices.

It’s easy to take traveling with our devices for granted, so before you pack your bags, there are potential situations you should consider. While the risk will vary depending on your travel plans, these 10 simple security steps may help keep you and your electronic devices secure on your next trip.

1. Protect your mobile devices with passcodes.
2. Avoid taking a device if you can go without it.
3. Consider the consequences if your data is stolen, and don’t put information on your devices you don’t need.
4. Back up all devices before you leave.
5. Ensure you’re on a secure network before doing anything that requires you to log in. Using Wi-Fi provided by a hotel, airport, restaurant or other known entity is a safe option.
6. Using your cellular connection or secured, password-protected Wi-Fi hotspot is the safest option.
7. Update your antivirus and spyware protection, and operating system security patches.
8. Don’t select the “remember me” feature on websites.
9. Use a password management application, such as iPassword or LastPass, to store your passwords.
10. Don’t use shared public computers, such as a hotel lobby computer.

Taking some precautions now can help prevent issues later. As the saying goes, “it’s better to be safe than sorry.”