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Top 8 Cyber Insurance Companies for 2022

eSecurity Planet

Cyberattacks are not only a technological problem for companies, but they also represent a very real financial threat. That’s where cyber insurance may be able to help. But there’s a catch: Insurers are going to carefully assess your cybersecurity controls before writing any policy, and there are limits to coverage.

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Annual Reports: How They Warn of Cyber Risk

SecureWorld News

However, we were most interested in seeing how Accenture articulated a particular business risk: the risk from a cyberattack. On page 34 of the report, Accenture dives into the risk that cyber poses to the business. L egal, reputational and financial risks? That's where the fine print comes in.

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Great American Insurance Group Launches Innovative Cyber Risk Management Platform for Policyholders

CyberSecurity Insiders

CINCINNATI–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Great American Insurance Group recently launched EagleEye? According to Betty Shepherd, Divisional Senior Vice President, Great American Cyber Risk, EagleEye is a valuable loss prevention tool for insureds. We jumped at the opportunity to build a compelling solution for insureds.

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5 Trends to Watch for Cybersecurity in 2023

SecureWorld News

As the world becomes increasingly reliant on technology, cybersecurity remains a top priority for individuals, businesses, and governments alike. As cyber professionals continue to adopt the technology, so will malicious threat actors. Cyber insurance trends in 2023.

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City of Dallas Vital Services Shut Down in Suspected Ransomware Attack

SecureWorld News

Broadnax, who said he is optimistic that the risk is contained. Since City of Dallas' Information and Technology Services detected a cyber threat Wednesday morning, employees have been hard at work to contain the issue and ensure continued service to our residents," he said. The article quotes a statement from City Manager T.C.

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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

eSecurity Planet

Examples of threatening traffic that IDPS solutions can combat include network intrusions, DDoS attacks, malware, and socially engineered attacks. With DFS, relevant data can quickly be sorted through and brought to light for investigative purposes.

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The Surge of Double Extortion Ransomware Attacks

Pen Test

Provide cybersecurity awareness training to all personnel, enabling them to identify social engineering attacks and risky behavior. Identify cyber insurance policies and ensure they align to business needs regarding ransomware attacks and data leaks. Stress reporting suspicious activity. Seek adequate coverage.