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Top 8 Cyber Insurance Companies for 2022

eSecurity Planet

That’s where cyber insurance may be able to help. According to the Ponemon Institute and IBM, the global average cost of a data breach is $4.24 But there’s a catch: Insurers are going to carefully assess your cybersecurity controls before writing any policy, and there are limits to coverage. million and climbing.

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How the ransomware explosion is reshaping the cyber insurance market

SC Magazine

The incident caused many insurers to create ransomware-specific coverage policies and led to a renewed vigilance around compliance. As Trent Cooksley, chief operation officer at Cowbell Cyber, told SC Media in February , specific controls on businesses allow insurance companies to “I maintain a profitable loss ratio.”

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SHARED INTEL Q&A: My thoughts and opinions about cyber threats — as discussed with OneRep

The Last Watchdog

Byron: To detect deep fakes, organizations can use digital watermarking, AI-driven detection tools, and media provenance tracking. Byron: Companies often underestimate threats, neglect basic cyber hygiene, and fail to educate employees on cybersecurity. What factors should organizations consider when selecting a cyber insurance policy?

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Safety first: Will insurance companies stall or accelerate cybersecurity progress?

SC Magazine

The relationship between enterprises and insurers, like the cyber insurance market itself, is evolving. That’s quite the incentive for insurers to assert themselves in this market. And Bobritsky contends that a reliance on insurers to lead the way may actually degrade cybersecurity. “So A maturing model.

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CISA, SolarWinds up interest in security scoring

SC Magazine

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently included security ratings or scoring as part of its cyber risk reduction initiative. There are forward-leaning cyber insurers that are using cyber ratings to help them price cyber insurance they’re underwriting.

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Key Cybersecurity Trends for 2024: My Predictions

Jane Frankland

The proliferation of IoT devices and sensors will accelerate, allowing organisations to collect and leverage data for improved operational efficiency and real-time monitoring. Cyber Insurance In 2024, the cyber insurance landscape is expected to undergo significant changes.

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City of Dallas Vital Services Shut Down in Suspected Ransomware Attack

SecureWorld News

According to a media statement from the City: "Wednesday morning, the City's security monitoring tools notified our Security Operations Center (SOC) that a likely ransomware attack had been launched within our environment. Bleeping Computer covered the breach in this article.