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Cyber Insurers Pull Back Amid Increase in Cyber Attacks, Costs

eSecurity Planet

The explosion of ransomware and similar cyber incidents along with rising associated costs is convincing a growing number of insurance companies to raise the premiums on their cyber insurance policies or reduce coverage, moves that could further squeeze organizations under siege from hackers.

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Safety first: Will insurance companies stall or accelerate cybersecurity progress?

SC Magazine

Every time a driver buckles up or an airbag is deployed we see the powerful influence of the insurance companies who insisted those measures become mandatory. Now, those insurers are poised to drive cybersecurity investment by insisting that organizations meet certain criteria to qualify for coverage. A maturing model.

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SHARED INTEL Q&A: My thoughts and opinions about cyber threats — as discussed with OneRep

The Last Watchdog

Editor’s note: I recently had the chance to participate in a discussion about the overall state of privacy and cybersecurity with Erin Kapczynski, OneRep’s senior vice president of B2B marketing. How did you first get interested in cybersecurity as a career? Erin: So, let’s get started. What drew you to this field?

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Seven Massachusetts Cities Join Forces to Bolster Cybersecurity Posture

SecureWorld News

Seven small coastal towns in Massachusetts have formed a partnership to better tackle their IT and cybersecurity needs in the region. Tom Brennan is the Executive Director, Americas Region, at CREST, a global community of cybersecurity businesses and professionals working to keep information safe in a digital world.

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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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One Year Later: What Have We Learned Since the Colonial Pipeline Attack

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Therefore, immediate action is needed to deploy more robust cybersecurity strategies. The White House Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity from May 12, 2021 and the supporting Office of Management Budget Federal Strategy to Move the U.S. Government Towards a Zero Trust Architecture dictate U.S.

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Implementing Zero Trust: Beyond Internal Network Models

Security Boulevard

More specifically, Wikipedia provides a succinct definition of zero-trust: "Zero trust is an approach to cybersecurity that emphasizes strict access control and verification of users and devices, regardless of their location or previous verification status. It’s a recommended part of a SASE framework.

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