Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Last year, HYPR reported that many cyber insurers now require organizations to adopt multi-factor authentication. The growing demand for cyber liability insurance, the increasing number of claims and a spike in claim severity have prompted underwriters to scrutinize an organization’s security controls more closely.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2022

In this blog, we explain why it makes sense for these firms to work with managed service providers (MSPs) to help bolster their security posture and increase their chances of getting cyber liability insurance cover as insurers continue to raise the bar. Small business cyber insurance: Is it really needed?

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Trends of cyber insurance claims for 2020. Coalition, a cyber insurance company, recently released a report detailing the categories of cyber attacks as well as the cause behind the attacks for the first half of 2020. 4 key takeaways from cyber insurance industry report. Cyber insurance works.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 20, 2021

Cyber insurance is driving a long overdue improvement in user access security. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is fast becoming a requirement for all privilege and non-privilege accounts, whether users are working on the internal network or remotely. It seems insurers … Continued.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In the first week of January, the pharmaceutical giant Merck quietly settled its years-long lawsuit over whether or not its property and casualty insurers would cover a $700 million claim filed after the devastating NotPetya cyberattack in 2017. The 9/11 attacks cost insurers and reinsurers $47 billion. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 11, 2022

Buying a cyber risk insurance program can help outsource residual risk, and deploying multi-factor authentication is […]… Read More. The post Multi-Factor Authentication: A Key to Cyber Risk Insurance Coverage appeared first on The State of Security. However, cybersecurity is not bullet-proof.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

A password manager can go a long way in helping to simplify that process, but multi-factor authentication (MFA) security can help even more. 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. trillion USD annually by 2025?

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Insight #1: CISOs, you need insurance coverage According to German multinational insurance company Munich Re, the global cyber insurance market is expected to rise from $14 billion to $29 billion by 2027. Insight #3: We should review security policies more often How often are you reviewing your security policies?

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BH Consulting

JULY 17, 2024

MFA momentum gathers after AWS adoption and Snowflake breach Multi-factor authentication (MFA) got a boost on two fronts recently. Cyber insurance: whisper it, but it seems to be working Cyber insurance premiums have dropped by 15 per cent compared to their peak in 2022. Links we liked Google Maps for security?

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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2023

The Royal ransomware group is believed to be actively exploiting a critical security flaw affecting Citrix systems, according to the cyber research team at cyber insurance provider At-Bay. To read this article in full, please click here

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Duo's Security Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Much has been published about how the demand — and subsequent cost — for cyber liability insurance has skyrocketed in line with increasing incidents of cyberattacks. The state of cyber liability insurance The topic of cyber liability insurance is full of datapoints, statistics and graphs all showing upward trajectories.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Insight #2: Controls to lower cyber insurance costs The number one thing that should decrease cyber security insurance premiums should be multi-factor authentication. It's called application detection and response (ADR) and you need it.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

One area where campuses have been collaborating recently are changes around cyber liability insurance for higher education, an opportunity for campus cybersecurity teams to combine forces with their risk management team. In a recent Duo blog post, we gave an overview of cyber liability insurance.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 2, 2021

Google Cloud, Munich Re and Allianz are working together to turn risk data into better insurance policies. Customers on Google Cloud are now able to use a diagnostic tool called “Risk Manager” to evaluate cyber hygiene. Parisi said it would also allow insurers to be more transparent with clients about their calculations.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: GoAnywhere zero-day opened door to Clop ransomware Chip company loses $250m after ransomware hits supply chain GoDaddy says it's a victim of multi-year cyberattack campaign Twitter and two-factor authentication: What's changing?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 9, 2022

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. Cyber insurance coverage ramps up. Governments step up to protect all businesses.

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Cisco Security

JANUARY 10, 2023

As a result of this, next year we could see CISOs tightening up the disclosure decision making process, focusing on quicker and greater clarity on breach impact, and even looking to include personal liability cover in cyber insurance contracts. Increasing demands from insurers. Getting the basics right. Third party dependency.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 12, 2022

The Role Of Cybersecurity Insurance In A Predictive Security. Cybersecurity insurance in recent years has become a modern day stopgap for corporations looking to offset their losses for attacks. What Is Not Covered Under Cyber Insurance? Below is a list of adaptive controls needed for cyber insurance.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 10, 2022

Without cyber insurance , you can expect to pay a dizzying amount of cash. In 2022 alone, the average cost of a data breach for businesses under 1,000 employees was close to $3 million—and these costs are coming from activities that cyber insurers typically cover, such as detecting and responding to the breach.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 22, 2023

Instead, the ransom pay can be covered from a cyber insurance policy, provided it is taken prior to the launch of the attack and covers the costs associated with the malware attack. Nope, says a renowned international bank from UK. Enhance security measures: Strengthen your security measures to prevent future attacks.

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Hacker Combat

JULY 31, 2020

Carry Cyber Insurance. This makes carrying a cyber insurance policy with a reputable carrier a good idea. In addition to providing vital financial assistance in the wake of a data breach, cyber insurers scrutinize your security arrangements before agreeing to issue a policy.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Disrupt LockBit Ransomware Variant Reward Offers for Information on LockBit Leaders and Designating Affiliates Darknet Drug Dealers Arrested After Packages of Meth-Laced Adderall Repeatedly Returned to Sender LockBit ransomware gang has over $110 million in unspent bitcoin Malware Anatsa Trojan Returns: Targeting Europe and Expanding Its Reach Migo (..)

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Webroot

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Enable two-factor authentication (MFA) : For added protection, enable two-factor authentication on your accounts. Cyber insurance might also be worth looking into as an additional safety net. Use strong, unique passwords : Weak or reused passwords are an easy way in for cybercriminals.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 5, 2021

Other cybersecurity news.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Take cyber insurance , for example. Cyber insurance can prevent local governments from having to pay huge out of pocket costs in the event that they’re hit with a cyberattack. Baltimore learned this the hard way. (An

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SecureWorld News

MAY 16, 2023

On the plus side, they did mention multi-factor authentication and EDR. Sean Scranton is a consultant on the Cyber Risk Solutions Team at WTW and often speaks on cyber insurance issues. He will join a panel at SecureWorld Dallas on October 26 on the topic, "Cover Your Cyber Assets."

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

For example, implementing multifactor authentication (MFA) through mobile authenticator apps is impossible in airport areas where smartphones are prohibited. Enforce, sustain, and prove compliance with increasing regulatory and cyber insurance requirements.

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Adam Levin

JULY 8, 2020

It should include an inventory of who can access registrar accounts, implementation of two-factor authentication, and password hygiene checks. Industry-level protections such as Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance (DMARC) should also be put in place.

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Webroot

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Enable two-factor authentication (MFA) : For added protection, enable two-factor authentication on your accounts. Cyber insurance might also be worth looking into as an additional safety net. Use strong, unique passwords : Weak or reused passwords are an easy way in for cybercriminals.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Everyone in the cyber insurance industry or trying to get cyber insurance today knows that using multifactor authentication (MFA) is an absolute make-or-break requirement for getting a cyber insurance policy; or if you can get a policy without MFA, you will pay a hefty increased premium for the same amount of coverage.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 17, 2023

Chris Gray of Deep Watch talks about the view from the inside of a virtual SOC, the ability to see threats against a large number of SMB organizations, and the changes to cyber insurance we’re seeing as a result. VAMOSI: Cybersecurity insurance. cyber insurance as a whole was changing heavily.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

The costs of recovering from such incidents, especially for smaller organizations without cyber insurance, can be devastating. Having basic cyber hygiene Advanced technology is important, but basics like regular data backups, software updates, strong password policies, and multi-factor authentication are fundamental.

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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

Don’t worry though, there's already an insurance policy for that. What is Cyber Liability Insurance? Cyber liability insurance, sometimes known as cyber insurance, is distinct from traditional commercial general liability and property insurance policies.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 15, 2023

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. Rate limiting is a great way to fend off brute force attempts on your login.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 21, 2022

However, this stance indicates a lack of understanding of the effects of all the parties involved, such as cyber insurance underwriters, incident response firms, government regulations, and ransomware attribution. For many organizations, paying the ransom can be less damaging than risking any additional impacts.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Use multi-factor authentication. That’s where multi-factor authentication (MFA) comes in. Cyber threat hunting for SMBs: How MDR can help. 4 ways businesses can save money on cyber insurance. Getting on top of your patching closes a lot of doors on cybercriminals, but not all of them.

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Centraleyes

JUNE 11, 2024

Additionally, ensure that updates are authentic and delivered over secure channels to maintain the integrity of software installations. Maintain a list of trusted certificates to validate the authenticity of executable files and scripts. Time is of the essence when it comes to patch management.

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