SC Magazine

MAY 24, 2021

In a report released May 20, the Government Accountability Office looked at how the private cybersecurity insurance market has developed over the past five yearsRich Baich is global chief information security officer for insurance giant AIG. Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images).

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 3, 2021

In this part of the blog series on the connection between cybersecurity and insurance, we go through a real-life situation that demonstrates how insurance policies may or may not provide you the necessary coverage in the event of a cyber-attack. A Standalone Cyber Insurance Policy Isn’t Enough As discussed in our previous blog, a.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Initial Access Broker (IAB) activity increased by 16% during the reporting period, heavily targeting US-based organizations due to perceived financial capability from cyber insurance. However, increased use of remote service solutions also means increased numbers of weak or default credentials, granting attackers easy access.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2022

This is especially true if the company looking for cover hasn’t taken adequate enough steps to minimize cyber risks itself. As I covered in my other blog — Cyber Liability Insurance Essentials for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises — there are several approaches firms can take to increase their chances of obtaining a policy.

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Joseph Steinberg

AUGUST 5, 2021

While leveraging cyber-liability insurance has become an essential component of cyber-risk mitigation strategy, cyber-liability offerings are still relatively new, and, as a result, many parties seeking to obtain coverage are still unaware of many important factors requiring consideration when selecting a policy.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 22, 2022

Has ESG Become aWake-Up Call for Cybersecurity? Even with ransomware costing billions of dollars in losses and cyber insurance claims, organizations are still impacted beyond the checkbook. These attacks have driven the cost of cyber insurance premiums higher. Access to global talent is still a challenge.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

First published by HelpNetSecurity  — Matthew Rosenquist Cybersecurity insurance is a rapidly growing market, swelling from approximately $13B in 2022 to an estimated $84B in 2030 (26% CAGR), but insurers are struggling with quantifying the potential risks of offering this type of insurance.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

As the world becomes increasingly reliant on technology, cybersecurity remains a top priority for individuals, businesses, and governments alike. From advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) to the continued evolution of ransomware and cyberattacks, the coming year is sure to bring significant developments in the world of cybersecurity.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Cyber attribution and deciphering the extent of state-level tasking is difficult, with blurred lines between state-aligned, state-involved and state-directed increasing the risk of escalation, collateral and misattribution.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 11, 2022

Cyber-attacks are becoming more sophisticated and devastating, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). With ransom demands rising and the cost of data breaches soaring, businesses are investing heavily in building their cyber defenses. However, cybersecurity is not bullet-proof.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

Achieving funding is no simple task, and cybersecurity entrepreneurs have a difficult path competing in a complex and competitive landscape. Luckily for cybersecurity startups, there’s no shortage of interest in tomorrow’s next big security vendors. Investments in cybersecurity more than doubled from $12 billion to $29.5

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

"With the right solutions to address common attack vectors, IT teams can confidently report an accurate threat picture instead of feeling pressured to downplay realities." Guenther suggests that their cybersecurity programs were outmatched. These incidents underscore regulatory aims for public cyber risk transparency.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 25, 2021

It seems to be in every headline and on every cybersecurity professional's mind. How am I protecting my organization from an attack? What will our insurance cover? As ransomware attacks have spiked in the last year, a common theme for many organizations is that the attack was the result of failed cybersecurity.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Initial Access Broker (IAB) activity increased by 16% during the reporting period, heavily targeting US-based organizations due to perceived financial capability from cyber insurance. However, increased use of remote service solutions also means increased numbers of weak or default credentials, granting attackers easy access.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Click here to watch the roundtable and learn about the future of cyber insurance from leading experts. In partnership with Cysurance, BlastWave hosted a roundtable entitled “The Future of Cyber Insurance and MSP Insurability. of Morris Risk Management, John Franzino of Grid Security Inc.,

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Network security is an umbrella term for all facets of your network’s cybersecurity posture, with an emphasis on developing and using policies, procedures, best practices and tools that safeguard every piece of your network’s overall infrastructure.

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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 9, 2022

From these conversations, it is clear cyber liability insurance is steadily rising to the top of the agenda, due to the sheer amount and scale of cyber-attacks hitting firms. So, what is the chief contributor to this hard market from a cybersecurity and threat landscape perspective?

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 23, 2022

In just a few years, cyber has transformed from the nerd in the corner into the Kim Kardashian of risk. businesses can be built on, and destroyed by, cyber risk. Serious cyber incidents will hit the headlines, so you need to have a media management strategy ready to limit any reputational damage.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

The acquisition will help Aon expand its current coverages within the cyber market at a time when cyber claims are almost doubling year-over-year. Global cyber insurance premiums are expected to grow from $4 billion in 2018 to $20 billion by 2025. said J Hogg, CEO of Aon Cyber Solutions.

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Cyber insurers are losing money. Their loss ratios – total claims plus the insurer’s costs, divided by total premiums earned – are now consistently above 60%, which presents something of an existential threat to the insurance industry, making cyber risk a potentially uninsurable area due to falling profitability.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 17, 2023

Despite investing significant resources in cybersecurity, companies are still being hacked. How has cybersecurity evolved? Why are cyber attacks still on the rise? How will AI impact cybersecurity? What is Mamori.io’s approach to cybersecurity? What is the future in cybersecurity? How are you?

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2022

Information security products , services, and professionals have never been in higher demand, making for a world of opportunities for cybersecurity startups. Investors recognize the potential too, as funding for cybersecurity ventures more than doubled from previous years to almost $22 billion in 2021. Top 10 Cybersecurity Startups.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

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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Cisco Security

MARCH 22, 2022

To help you as you shore up your cyber defenses, Bruce Brody originally posted this blog – “Left of Boom” Cybersecurity: Proactive Cybersecurity in a Time of Increasing Threats and Attacks on October 18, 2021. Left of Boom refers to actions you can take to protect your organization before a cyber incident.

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Jane Frankland

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Cybersecurity can often feel like a game of cat and mouse where cyber attackers and defenders engage in a chase, with one party trying to outsmart the other. Just like in previous years, 2024 is set to test practitioners’ skills as the frequency of cyber threats continues to surge leaving no room for complacency.

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