# DAT Guest Author

DAT invites various industry leaders to provide commentary and opinion on topics that affect users in our industry.

### [Technology in freight: efficiency without compromise](https://www.dat.com/blog/technology-in-freight-efficiency-without-compromise)
The last three months we’ve highlighted what can go wrong: AI-powered attacks, compromised accounts, smishing texts built to look like

### [Cybersecurity tip: Summer smishing — don’t get hooked!](https://www.dat.com/blog/cybersecurity-tip-summer-smishing-dont-get-hooked)
You’re mid-day, juggling loads, and a text comes in: “Your DAT account has been flagged. Verify your credentials here to

### [Cybersecurity: It’s May, let’s talk MFA](https://www.dat.com/blog/cybersecurity-its-may-lets-talk-mfa)
Freight brokers move fast. You’re juggling loads, carriers, and customers all at once. The last thing you want slowing you

### [Carrier identity verification: Why it matters more than ever](https://www.dat.com/blog/carrier-identity-verification-why-it-matters-more-than-ever)
Carrier identity impersonation remains one of the most disruptive risks in freight transportation. Organized criminal groups increasingly pose as legitimate

### [The 5 weekly signals every freight leader should watch](https://www.dat.com/blog/the-5-weekly-signals-every-freight-leader-should-watch)
If there’s one thing logistics has taught us, it’s that you don’t need more data – you just need the

### [Year-end pressure, year-end risk: Strengthening your supply chain against seasonal threats](https://www.dat.com/blog/year-end-pressure-year-end-risk-strengthening-your-supply-chain-against-seasonal-threats)
As freight activity surges in December, brokers face one of the most challenging periods of the year for supply chain

### [Storm-proof your supply chain with smarter security](https://www.dat.com/blog/storm-proof-your-supply-chain-with-smarter-security)
As September ramps up with back-to-school demand, product launches, and early holiday prep, supply chains become a prime target for

### [Fraud on the rise and how to stay protected](https://www.dat.com/blog/fraud-on-the-rise-and-how-to-stay-protected)
As we hit the halfway point of 2025, U.S. businesses are facing a sharp rise in supply chain fraud. From

### [Spring clean your online life](https://www.dat.com/blog/spring-clean-your-online-life)
The following is a guest post from the DAT Security team. As the seasons change, it’s the perfect time to

### [Basic broker security: Keep your devices safe](https://www.dat.com/blog/basic-broker-security-keep-your-devices-safe)
As we rely more on technology in our daily lives, it’s essential to keep our devices secure. Whether it’s your

### [New year, new passwords](https://www.dat.com/blog/new-year-new-passwords)
Passwords are your first line of defense against cyberattacks. According to recent data, around 80% of data breaches are attributed

### [Basic broker security: Keep your systems updated](https://www.dat.com/blog/basic-broker-security-keep-your-systems-updated)
The following is a guest post from Iris Bradbury, Security Analyst at DAT. Keeping your software and systems up to