Over the past few years there has been an extensive growth of the internet. These days we are very dependent on the World Wide Web. There is frequent to access the internet even when we are travelling. Accessing the same through public networks is highly risky besides being on the slower side.

Most people frequently access the internet through the hotel internet which can highly risky. There are a number of examples where the people have fallen prey to the cybercriminals.

One way is to get Security awareness training, which is always beneficial to prevent cyber related problems. The other way is to avoid the internet access through the public networks. There are threats to the personal laptops and the PC’s as well. The proper training is helpful in that as well. Besides, there are certain tips which are very preventive in nature.

Some of these are:-

* The latest versions of operating systems and security systems are very helpful enhanced security. Make sure that your gadgets are updated with the latest versions.

* As the smart phones and the prime targets of thieves, it is important to have strong security passwords.

* It is important to have the electronic gadgets especially laptops and PC’s, firewall protected. This is a good method of preventing the misuse of these as it disallows development of web connection.

* Encrypting the important information present in your laptop or even encrypting whole hard drive is very important to preserve the data in case of loss or theft.

* You should always keep your travel information confidential. Making some other employee as an alternative contact is very important.

* There are a number of Security awareness training programs that are very important for making all the employees’ security aware and also to make them capable of ensuring the same.

Then there are certain precautions to be considered. The use of public network should be avoided to the maximum extent. We have become more habitual of using internet and sometimes happen to use more for the sake of habit rather than actual need. There is no harm if you use it on your secured IP address but there should be some restrain for the use of public connection.