Question
What do I need to know when traveling internationally with ITS owned equipment?
Answer
Below are tips you need to know before traveling internationally while using ITS equipment.
While Traveling
While you are gone traveling be sure to...
- Only use the ITS provided travel laptop.
- Do NOT copy or store limited access/restricted data on your device - visit this website for more information.
- Use a secure connection with private browsers - visit this website for more information.
- Take note of and report IT security incidents such as unusual or odd computer behaviors.
- Do NOT use public charging stations or USB storage devices you receive or find.
When You Return
When you return from your travels...
- Return the travel laptop to Hayes Hall 130 within 48 hours of your return to BGSU.
- Do NOT power on the travel laptop.
- Do NOT connect the travel laptop to the BGSU network.
- Change your BGSU password.
- Report IT security incidents or strange activity you observed while traveling to ITS.
**As of 2020, all BGSU faculty and staff are provisioned with a VPN account. Please ensure it is setup and working accordingly prior to your departure.**