The Fiscal Artisan

  With almost all businesses and professional activities finding their activity pushed on line over the last 12 months, and the ease with which we open up our phones and mobile tablets to buy, sell, book appointments and the like, the whole area is open for exploitation. So what can you do about it? Ironically, the Government has been urging businesses to improve their IT security, only to find that Parliament House has also been hacked (as has RMIT, Nine Media, and many other organisations) So, a few suggestions are listed below 1. Use a reputable web host A quality web host is your first line of defence against cyberattacks on your website. So rather than opt for the cheapest host, do your homework and invest in a solid hosting package with a reputable host. Hosting is what makes your website visible to people around the world.   Check that your web host supports the latest versions of basic web technologies, such as PHP and MySQL. PHP 7 is the official recommended PHP versi...

  The Art of the Non-Fungible: How Creativity and Technology makes Art pay What is this about? For many artists and creative professionals, maintaining control over their work and generating a reasonable income from their work has become harder in the digital world. New uses of Blockchain Technology can create opportunities to overcome these issues and ensure a fair revenue for Visual artists, digital artists, photographers, musicians and other creative professionals Protection against ‘knock offs’ and asset fraud or theft can also be enhanced. New opportunities to create content, creative product, etc. and develop a professional opportunity from your creative skills and talents We are only at the tip of the iceberg with this, and there is a lot to discuss on this topic. The applications are not ‘just’ in the arts or creative areas, but this is a field where the greatest initial impact may be seen. We are entering a phase where Parallel Ecomonies are being developed - The digit...