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The Evolving Role of Cyber Insurance in Mitigating Ransomware Attacks

SecureWorld News

In this regard, many have touted cyber insurance as the knight in shining armor, the end all-be all in terms of mitigating criminals' assaults on your network. For example, the healthcare sector, a prime target for these types of attacks , planned to spend $125 billion to defend against breaches from 2020 to 2025.

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New DHS Rules Aim to Enhance Visibility Across Critical Infrastructure

SecureWorld News

The Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA) , signed into law in March 2022, directs the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to develop regulations for covered entities to report cyber incidents and ransom payments.

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Top 5 Security Trends this Summer: RSA Conference & Black Hat 2022

Webroot

Here are some of the key trends which we observed at this year’s first marquee cybersecurity event post-pandemic: 1. Most customers alluded to the cybersecurity skills shortage; one of the key market drivers remains a “managed” component tailored to organizations’ response capabilities. Cyber insurance becomes mainstream discussion.

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Don’t Bet on Passwords: Using MFA to Make Insuring Your Security Less of a Gamble

Duo's Security Blog

Our experts will discuss the risks posed by passwords, what cyber insurers require to protect organizations, and how MFA can meet both of those needs. Hedging your bets with cyber insurance Did you know that global cybercrime costs are expected to grow 15% year over year , eventually reaching $10.5

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Inflation Is Making Cybersecurity Even More Challenging for Leaders

SecureWorld News

Global inflation can have, and is having, a significant impact on cybersecurity. As prices rise, organizations may be tempted to cut back on cybersecurity spending, making them more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Additionally, inflation can make it more difficult for organizations to keep up with the latest cybersecurity threats.

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To Cover or Not to Cover: The Cyber Liability Insurance Quandary Facing Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses

Duo's Security Blog

The state of cyber liability insurance The topic of cyber liability insurance is full of datapoints, statistics and graphs all showing upward trajectories. Tech Wire Asia cites that premiums could be expected to reach anywhere between US$500 million and US$1 billion by 2025. However, research suggests otherwise.

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Report: Cyberattacks drive 185% spike in health care data breaches in 2021

SC Magazine

trillion, by 2025, a 75% increase. The attacks on our nation’s critical infrastructures, which includes our hospital systems, has resulted in government agencies showing a renewed focus on cybersecurity.”. This has helped move cybersecurity to the forefront of many boardroom discussions,” he added. “We,