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Cyber liability insurance vs. data breach insurance: What's the difference?

CSO Magazine

With an ever-increasing number of cybersecurity threats and attacks, companies are becoming motivated to protect their businesses and customer data both technically and financially. The global cyber insurance market was valued at $13.33 million — more than twice the global average of $4.35 billion in 2023 to $84.62 billion by 2030.

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New York issues cyber insurance framework as ransomware, SolarWinds costs mount

CSO Magazine

On February 4, 2021, New York became the first state in the nation to issue a cybersecurity insurance risk framework to all authorized property and casualty insurers. Get the latest from CSO by signing up for our newsletters. ]. Get the latest from CSO by signing up for our newsletters. ].

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Spotlight on Cybersecurity Leaders: Dr. Fred Kwong

SecureWorld News

In Q&A format, they share about their professional journeys, unique experiences, and hopes for the future of cybersecurity—along with some personal anecdotes. He has been in the information security and technology field for the past 20 years working in education, financial, telecommunication, healthcare, and insurance sectors.

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Few Fortune 100 Firms List Security Pros in Their Executive Ranks

Krebs on Security

A review of the executives pages published by the 2022 list of Fortune 100 companies found only four — BestBuy , Cigna , Coca-Cola , and Walmart — that listed a Chief Security Officer (CSO) or Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in their highest corporate ranks. Nor is the average pay hugely different among all these roles.

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Four years after NotPetya, cyber insurance is still catching up

CSO Magazine

Faced with increasing payouts and a likely storm of litigation around the recent SolarWinds and Microsoft Exchange server compromises, cyber insurers are facing an “existential battle” for their future, a leading cybersecurity researcher and privacy consultant has warned.

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CSO's ultimate guide to security and privacy laws, regulations, and compliance

CSO Magazine

CSO's ultimate guide to security and privacy laws, regulations, and compliance Security and privacy laws, regulations, and compliance: The complete guide This directory includes laws, regulations and industry guidelines with significant security and privacy impact and requirements. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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BrandPost: Improving Cyber Insurance Coverage with Microsoft Security

CSO Magazine

By Microsoft Security No matter the industry or company size, businesses of all types must be vigilant when guarding against potential cybersecurity attacks. But enterprise cybersecurity is a team sport involving multiple players—encompassing everything from technology vendors to cyber insurance providers and cyber defense platforms.