The rise of remote work has opened incredible opportunities, but it’s also exposed vulnerabilities, as highlighted in a recent Wall Street Journal article by Dustin Volz and Robert McMillan: read here.
The story of “laptop farms” run by individuals like Christina Chapman, who unknowingly facilitated North Korean workers using stolen U.S. identities to secure high-paying tech jobs, is a wake-up call for companies. These schemes not only defraud businesses but also put sensitive data at risk and create tax liabilities for unsuspecting Americans whose identities are stolen.
At Trua, we’re tackling this growing threat head-on. Our advanced identity verification and screening solutions empower companies to confidently hire remote workers while mitigating risks like identity fraud and unauthorized access.
Here’s how Trua addresses the challenges exposed in the article:
1.Robust Identity Verification: Trua’s platform verifies identities with cutting-edge technology, ensuring that remote workers are who they claim to be. By cross-referencing multiple data points, we prevent bad actors from using stolen identities to infiltrate organizations. In addition to the Biographic data verification, Trua also performs a Liveness detection to ensure biometric verification and compliance.
2.Continuous screening: Unlike one-time checks, Trua offers ongoing screening to detect suspicious external activity that squarely correlates to their suspicious activities inside the company
3.Streamlined Compliance: Trua simplifies the verification process, reducing the risk of falsification of government issued ID and helping companies stay compliant with federal regulations.
4.Data Security Assurance: With remote workers potentially accessing sensitive corporate networks, Trua’s solutions help ensure that only verified individuals gain access, protecting against data theft and espionage.
The WSJ article underscores the sophistication of schemes that exploit the gig economy and remote work. Companies can’t afford to rely on outdated hiring practices that typically includes perhaps one time initial background check based on the information the candidates provide which may or may not be true. Trua’s technology provides a proactive defense, enabling businesses to embrace the benefits of remote work without compromising security.
Let’s build a safer, more trustworthy workforce that includes remote workers, together. Learn more about how Trua can service your organization