Your Cyberpower Resources
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Check out the following links
to safeguard your business instantly
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Virtual Private Network (VPN)
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This uniquely powerful solution is a must-have in your security toolbox. VPNs are essential for remote workers and digital nomads, as many of us regularly use airport, hostel/hotel or co-working WiFis.​

For further encouragement, check out this short summary of the collaborative report from this year, by Top10VPN and GlobalWebIndex. Among other insightful trends, this summary covers main reasons for VPN usage, regional differences and attitude of VPN users.

VPNs are mainstream which is good news

For practical tools and a list of trusted VPN providers, check here what suits your needs best: 

Nord VPN
Express VPN​
Hide My Ass
Private Internet Access
TorGuard

Password Manager
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You can keep all your passwords in a special, encrypted programme called password manager. It eliminates the need to remember a long list of unique passwords.

For practical tools and a list of trusted online password management providers check here what suits your needs best:

1Password
Dashlane
Sticky Password
Keepass

Personal Hotspots
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Tethering guides for Android and iPhones

Time to get practical! Check out the tethering guides for both Android and iPhones - depending on your specific needs.
 
A Guide to Public Wifi Security Risks & How to Use it Safely
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This great resource by SurfShark provides a comprehensive and beautifully illustrated overview of public Wifi risks and a guide to safe usage. We recommend checking it out!

Data Backups
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What is the best way to back up my computer?

Need further guidance for PC backups? We found this comprehensive article to have some great tips for backing up your computer - advice for both Windows and Mac users included.

5 ways to back up your data

Informed decisions are the best decisions - Lifewire has also compiled a great overview of different methods for backing up your data. In addition to some practical references for cloud storage providers, the article includes pros and cons for each of the outlined methods. 

Getting started with GDPR compliance
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Get started with your GDPR compliance using below list of data processors. Note that your business cannot be considered GDPR compliant if you did not sign Data Processing Agreements with all your Data Processors.

Calendly https://calendly.com/pages/privacy 

Github https://help.github.com/en/articles/github-privacy-statement

Google analytics https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-US 

HelloSign https://www.hellosign.com/privacy

MailChimp https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/ 

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

Paypal https://www.paypal.com/en/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full
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Skype https://www.skype.com/en/legal/

TranferWise https://transferwise.com/privacy-policy

Twitter Pixel https://gdpr.twitter.com/en/faq.html

Upwork https://www.upwork.com/legal

Zoom https://zoom.us/privacy 

Appropriate Insurance

Look after your own global safety net that meets your needs as a digital nomad or remote worker. The following services are typically provided for: travel medical, travel, and lost, stolen or damaged belongings, and some have a community service such as connecting with like-minded travelers.

​Check here what suits you best:

Safety Wing
World Nomads
Travel Guard

Researching Destinations regarding Safety
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As a solopreneur you are carrying your business (i.e. your equipment) with you. Keeping an eye on safety is of critical importance for your physical safety as well as your business continuity.

​Here are some selected services for your research:

Nomad List
World Nomads
Foreign Travel Advice