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Why Hackers Hack: Behind The Hoodie 5/4/2020

Most social stereotypes are easily debunked, and hoodie-clad hackers are no exception. The average hacker comes in all shapes and sizes––often disguised as the boy or girl next door.

13 Ways To Make Your Virtual Workplace More Like The Real Thing 5/4/2020

Working fully virtually is taking a toll on all of us. Most of us have discovered that through virtual technology, we’re busier than ever on the phone or in virtual video meetings.

What’s Behind The Surge In Phishing Sites? Three Theories 5/4/2020

One of the most notable findings to come from the Webroot 2020 Threat Report was the significant rise in the number of active phishing sites over 2019—a 640% rise, to be exact. This reflects a year-over-year rise in active phishing sites, but it’s important to keep this (dangerous) threat in context.

Selling In Tough Times 5/1/2020

The job of the tech salesperson has suddenly become a lot harder, despite a great run of healthy demand and innovation in the recent past. Life’s been pretty good for the past few years, as the Brookings Institute reported in 2019 that the digital economy is worth $11.5 trillion globally and has grown two and a half times faster than global GDP over the past 15 years. In a very short time, the lens has changed dramatically. Forrester adjusted its projections for the U.S. and global tech market growth, predicting a slowing to around 2 percent in 2020 while S&P Global predicts global IT spending to decline 3 percent year over year.

Retailers’ Post-Pandemic Investments To Focus On Omnichannel 4/28/2020

In the blink of an eye, the COVID-19 outbreak caused massive upheaval in the retail industry. As retailers look beyond the lockdowns and stay-at-home directives necessitated by the pandemic, some of the technology changes and investments implemented in a hurry will likely be permanent.

DNS Is On The Verge Of A Major Overhaul 4/27/2020

“One of the things about working in internet technology is nothing lasts forever… [Students] come to me and they say, ‘I want to do something that has an impact 20, 50, or 100 years from now.’ I say well maybe you should compose music because none of this technology stuff is going to be around that long. It all gets replaced.” -Paul Mockapetris, co-inventor of the domain name system (DNS)

Do I Need A Business License Or Permit For My Home Or Online Business? 4/14/2020

A home-based or online business often requires the same level of compliance as a traditional brick-and-mortar commercial establishment.

6 Compliance Considerations For Remote Employees 4/14/2020

Working from home has become the new norm for many American workers. There are now approximately 3.9 million Americans who work remotely for at least half of the week. It’s a practice that has many benefits for companies, including access to a wider pool of employee talent (regardless of location), reduced employee turnover, and cost savings.

Six Compliance Steps Businesses Can Take to Help Survive COVID-19 In The U.S. And Abroad 4/14/2020

An international outbreak of an infectious disease is probably the last thing a company’s owners and managers want to think about. But as the current COVID-19 outbreak demonstrates, it happens. And a failure to prepare can devastate a business. And while you can’t prevent an event like the COVID-19 outbreak from happening, there are some things companies can do to increase the chances of weathering the storm. Ensuring compliance efforts are uninterrupted for both your domestic and international entities during this worldwide crisis is crucial for the future success of your business. Below are six steps that can help any business in the U.S. and abroad survive the current COVID-19 crisis and any future crises that may occur.

Adjusting To The New Normal: Tips For Working From Home During The Global Pandemic 4/14/2020

For many of us, the “new normal” involves working from home (WFH). Sounds like a fun idea until you look around your house and find that it is, indeed, a home and may not be equipped with all the office amenities we are all used to!