Tax season scaries: How to keep your data safe from insider threats

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With April 15 quickly approaching, companies across the country are rushing to get their taxes filed. This often requires third party specialists who are well-versed in corporate taxes and prepared to navigate new regulations. While the right contractors are extremely valuable during tax season specifically, they shouldn’t be overlooked when it comes to managing insider threats.

According to a survey by NPR, one in five employees is a contractor – that’s 20 percent of American workers. This number is only going to increase in the next five to ten years as the workforce adapts to a shifting economy where companies rely more and more on temporary and specialized workers that operate on a project basis. Because filing taxes often requires specialty skills not needed year round, the first quarter generally sees a surge in contractor usage meaning companies are facing a heightened risk environment.

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