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Cyber Insurance Costs Soaring: Is Your Organization Covered Enough?

SecureWorld News

Cybersecurity threats are a growing menace, wreaking havoc on businesses and individuals alike. In this digital battlefield, cyber insurance has emerged as a crucial shield, offering financial protection against data breaches, ransomware attacks, and other cyber incidents.

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A Cyber Insurance Backstop

Schneier on Security

One possible solution, touted by former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on a recent podcast , would be for the federal government to step in and help pay for these sorts of attacks by providing a cyber insurance backstop.

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Cybersecurity for Nonprofits: Cost-Effective Defense Strategies

SecureWorld News

Battling cybersecurity threats can often feel like an uphill struggle. Nonprofits often juggle tight budgets and unique operational demands, making it even more difficult to keep sensitive information safe—but here's the thing: you don't need a fortune to build a strong defense against the possible cyber threats out there.

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

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

While implementation of security technologies such as multi-factor authentication and encryption have slightly increased, we have not yet reached the level where the majority of applications, data and operational technology are fully protected. Therefore, immediate action is needed to deploy more robust cybersecurity strategies.

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Local government cybersecurity: 5 best practices

Malwarebytes

The first is that they handle troves of sensitive data, especially personally identifiable information (PII) , and the second is that they operate on shoestring budgets with little to no cybersecurity staff or leadership buy-in. We’ll break down five best practices for local government cybersecurity in this post.

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Cybersecurity Best Practices for SMB IT

Hacker Combat

With that in mind, let’s take a look at some cybersecurity best practices for SMB IT. First and foremost, cybersecurity should be afforded the respect it deserves because ignoring it can shut a company down altogether. Carry Cyber Insurance. Employ Multi Factor Authentication (MFA). Take It Seriously.

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Multiple schools hit by Vice Society ransomware attack

Malwarebytes

As we’ve seen recently, cyber insurance is no guarantee of avoiding a ransomware pitfall either with refusal of payout being decided in a court of law. Ensure your RDP points are locked down with a good password and multi-factor authentication. Backups are the last line of defence against an attack that encrypts your data.