Secure Wireless When Traveling

Protect your personal as well as Brown information when on the go by prepping your laptop before connecting "in the wild", such as at an internet café, airport terminal or hotel room. A few simple steps to securely configure your laptop could save you lost files, time, maybe even your identity or job.

Instructions

• Wireless Security for Windows XP
• Wireless Security for Windows Vista
• Wireless Security for Mac 10.4 (Tiger)
• Wireless Security for Mac 10.5 (Leopard)

Useful Resources

• High-level FAQ and checklist: ISG Checklist "Laptop Security for the Traveler
• A detailed overview to share with friends and co-workers: ISG Slide Presentation "Laptop Security for the Traveler
• Secure IT!, Jan 2009: Focus on Mobile Security
• Secure IT!, May 2008: Laptop Loss = Security Breach?

Related Web Page: Secure Wireless at Home

Contact Us

For general information security questions or to report a computing security incident, contact ISG@brown.edu.