A growing number of people are embracing working all over the world. This new wave of ‘digital nomadism’ means people are embracing the joys of travel, while still being able to build up successful careers online. It’s an exciting prospect, with the whole world literally at your feet.

However, working on the move often means working by yourself, and being entirely responsible for your work, your clients and your income. This makes online security more important than ever, no matter how relaxed your current approach to work is. Find out more about protecting your online world, all over the world.

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Use your common sense

Traveling is all about trying new experiences. It can be exciting to see new places, try new things and meet lots of great people. However, there’s a reason why so many travelers end up being the victims of thefts overseas, and that is letting your guard down. It’s important that you protect your technology while traveling – it is how you make your living after all. Lock valuables away and don’t leave them in plain sight, and make sure you have your insurance in place in case the worst should happen.

Keep your data secure

While protecting your valuables physically is important, you also need to keep your virtual valuables safe. Thanks to cloud working, it’s really easy to back up your work and make sure you don’t lose anything of value. Any work you do should be stored in the cloud. It helps to have a hard drive to hand to keep a physical copy around, but always data securely online where you can.

Add in extra security measures

Whatever the nature of your work, it’s important that you keep things secure for your clients. There’s a lot at stake when it comes to personal data, so don’t take any chances. Premium protection software can protect your computer from all kinds of threats, helping you feel more secure no matter where in the world you work. Jumio offers Know Your Customers compliance programs, making it easier for you to work safely anywhere. Update any security measures that you have in place regularly to make sure that you’re always protected from the latest threats.

Don’t take chances with finances

There are several challenges you’ll face when it comes to traveling and finances. From making a budget to handling currency each time you move location, you need to get savvy quickly to make sure you’re not left with nothing. Don’t reveal any financial data to anyone you don’t know, and be careful about what you share online too. Setting any social media accounts to private is the best way to keep your information safe from strangers.

Managing your finances as a digital nomad requires some organization, but so long as you track receipts and keep an eye on your accounts, you can make it work. Stay on top of your finances, and you’ll find the combination of travel and working much easier to handle.

Help yourself get into a routine

Another risk you’ll face as a digital nomad is knowing how to strike the balance between work and play. While you’ll want to enjoy the experience of traveling as much as possible, you need to make sure you get your work done. Missing deadlines, poor communication and a low standard of work could lead you to lose clients, which could bring your dream of working around the world crashing back down.

Figuring out how to ‘work from home’ without being at home can be challenging, but nailing that routine will help the pieces fall into place. Being a morning person can help. Start the day early to get the majority of your work done while your energy is high, and then you can enjoy the rest of your day. You should also try not to overwork – one of the joys of working while traveling is being able to explore and experience the traveling life, so don’t leave this part out of your adventures.

Becoming a digital nomad is a great way to be able to travel around the world and earn a living at the same time. It’s nice to be able to call your own shots and work for yourself – you’ll be surprised at how easily you could fit into the lifestyle. While having a more relaxed approach to living and working can be freeing, it’s important you keep your guard up when it comes to all things related to security. Protect your online world so you can enjoy seeing the world.