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General International Travel Guide<\/h2>\n
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This guide provides general technology and connectivity best practices for Trinity faculty, staff, and students traveling internationally to standard-risk destinations. This page acts as a baseline companion to our security policies.<\/p>\n

\u26a0\ufe0f Headed to a High-Risk Destination?<\/strong> If you are traveling to countries with elevated cybersecurity risks or U.S. State Department advisories (e.g., China, Russia, Venezuela), do not use this page. Instead, follow the mandatory protocols on our International Travel Best Practices for High-Risk Countries<\/a> dashboard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Before You Travel<\/h2>\n

Complete these foundational preparation steps on your devices before leaving U.S. soil to ensure seamless connectivity and security abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Category<\/th>\nAction Items & Best Practices<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Power & Adapters<\/strong><\/td>\nVerify your device chargers will function natively at your destination. While most laptop and phone chargers support dual voltage (100-240V), you will likely need a physical plug adapter to match wall outlets abroad.<\/p>\n
Cellular Data & eSIMs<\/strong><\/td>\nCoordinate mobile coverage ahead of time to avoid service blackouts or exorbitant roaming fees.<\/p>\n
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  • Domestic Carrier Plans:<\/strong> Contact your provider (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile) to activate an international daily roaming pass or global data tier.<\/li>\n
  • Local eSIMs:<\/strong> If your mobile device is carrier-unlocked, utilizing a digital travel eSIM (such as Airalo or Holafly) is often the most cost-effective path for international cellular data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Secure Wi-Fi (eduroam)<\/strong><\/td>\nThe eduroam<\/strong> network provides instant, authenticated, encrypted wireless access at thousands of universities, research facilities, and cultural institutions globally.<\/p>\n
MFA & Authenticator<\/strong><\/td>\nMulti-factor authentication is required to access Trinity assets abroad. Ensure your authentication method doesn’t lock you out if you lack a cellular signal.<\/p>\n
Data Prep & Web Access<\/strong><\/td>\nMinimize the volume of sensitive data residing locally on your hard drives.<\/p>\n
Updates & Encryption<\/strong><\/td>\nHardened devices are significantly more difficult to compromise.<\/p>\n
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  • Run all pending operating system updates (Windows Update \/ macOS Software Update) and app updates before your trip.<\/li>\n
  • Encryption:<\/strong> Confirm that device-level encryption is active (BitLocker for Windows; FileVault for macOS). iOS and Android devices encrypt automatically when a secure passcode\/biometrics are enabled.<\/li>\n
  • For Trinity-owned staff\/faculty laptops, notify your LITS desktop support technician so they can verify system health prior to your departure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Device Tracking & Recovery<\/strong><\/td>\nMobile hardware is a prime target for opportunistic physical theft during travel.<\/p>\n