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[ Categories ](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What Modern Cybercriminals Want From Your Small Business](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/what-modern-cybercriminals-want-from-your-small-business) Wednesday, 23 September 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![What Modern Cybercriminals Want From Your Small Business](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2026/09-23-26/b2ap3_large_Cybercriminals_696163976_400KH.jpg) ](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/what-modern-cybercriminals-want-from-your-small-business "What Modern Cybercriminals Want From Your Small Business") Most business owners assume their company is too small to attract the attention of an active hacker. Cybercrime has evolved into an automated industry that constantly scans the internet for open vulnerabilities rather than specific brand names. Therefore, leaving your network unsecured effectively guarantees your systems will eventually be found. Tags: [Hackers](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [Security](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Small Business](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/tags/small-business) [0 Comments](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/what-modern-cybercriminals-want-from-your-small-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/what-modern-cybercriminals-want-from-your-small-business) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Eliminate Security Friction to Improve Employee Compliance](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/eliminate-security-friction-to-improve-employee-compliance) Monday, 21 September 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Eliminate Security Friction to Improve Employee Compliance](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2026/09-21-26/b2ap3_large_SecurityFriction_1377794384_400.jpg) ](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/eliminate-security-friction-to-improve-employee-compliance "Eliminate Security Friction to Improve Employee Compliance") When team members bypass IT security guidelines, it is rarely out of malice. In nearly every case, employees are simply trying to get their daily work done without running into digital roadblocks that slow them down. Understanding the reality of security friction is the absolute first step toward fixing it. Tags: [Best Practices](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Users](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/tags/users) [Security](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/eliminate-security-friction-to-improve-employee-compliance#comments) [ Continue reading](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/eliminate-security-friction-to-improve-employee-compliance) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tip of the Week: Using Game Mechanics to Boost Productivity](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-using-game-mechanics-to-boost-productivity) Friday, 18 September 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![Tip of the Week: Using Game Mechanics to Boost Productivity](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2026/09-18-26/b2ap3_large_BoostProductivity_1982182135_400.jpg) ](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-using-game-mechanics-to-boost-productivity "Tip of the Week: Using Game Mechanics to Boost Productivity") Repetitive daily operations and administrative tasks can slow down even the most dedicated workforce, leading to burnout and delayed milestones. Introducing game mechanics into standard business processes provides immediate feedback and clear rewards for routine execution. When work feels engaging, friction drops significantly. Tags: [Productivity](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Efficiency](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [Tip of the Week](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-using-game-mechanics-to-boost-productivity#comments) [ Continue reading](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/tip-of-the-week-using-game-mechanics-to-boost-productivity) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How Slow Technology Silently Drains Your Payroll](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/how-slow-technology-silently-drains-your-payroll) Wednesday, 16 September 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/categories/business) [ ![How Slow Technology Silently Drains Your Payroll](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2026/09-16-26/b2ap3_large_SlowTech_688602703_400.jpg) ](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/how-slow-technology-silently-drains-your-payroll "How Slow Technology Silently Drains Your Payroll") Most business owners treat technology as a basic utility bill to keep as low as possible. However, sluggish hardware and fragmented tools quietly consume productive employee hours every single day. Neglecting your infrastructure does not save money; it imposes an unrecorded tax on your overall payroll. Tags: [Upgrade](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/tags/upgrade) [Productivity](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Efficiency](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/tags/efficiency) [0 Comments](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/how-slow-technology-silently-drains-your-payroll#comments) [ Continue reading](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/how-slow-technology-silently-drains-your-payroll) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Why Your Business Needs Zero Trust for Remote Workers](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/why-your-business-needs-zero-trust-for-remote-workers) Monday, 14 September 2026 [Daniel Mathieu](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Why Your Business Needs Zero Trust for Remote Workers](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/September_2026/09-14-26/b2ap3_large_ZeroTrust_1985968029_400.jpg) ](https://linkedin.datalyst.net/blog/why-your-business-needs-zero-trust-for-remote-workers "Why Your Business Needs Zero Trust for Remote Workers") Traditional office perimeters no longer protect modern networks now that many staff members are free to log in from home or local coffee shops. Granting automatic network access based on physical location creates quiet vulnerabilities that bad actors exploit daily. This is exactly why verifying every identity and endpoint is so essential for anyone in business today: it safeguards your entire organization. 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