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When traveling to foreign countries it is important to stay vigilant and remember acceptable use policies such as the [https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32611 Directive on Security Management] as well as [https://cyber.gc.ca/en/guidance/mobile-devices-and-business-travellers-itsap00087 Mobile Devices and Business Travellers]. If there are no private networks available, use a VPN when connecting to public wifi.
 
When traveling to foreign countries it is important to stay vigilant and remember acceptable use policies such as the [https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32611 Directive on Security Management] as well as [https://cyber.gc.ca/en/guidance/mobile-devices-and-business-travellers-itsap00087 Mobile Devices and Business Travellers]. If there are no private networks available, use a VPN when connecting to public wifi.
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Considerations when using networks and VPNs in foreign countries:
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*Avoid using the "remember me" feature.
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*Disable location and wifi sharing.
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*Be aware of unusual connection attempts, connection attempts at unusual times, and unauthorized VPN activity.
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*Report any suspicious activity or incidents to an organizational IT Security Manager.
    
==Home Network Hardening==
 
==Home Network Hardening==