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News Alert: QBE North America launches new cyber insurance program with Converge

The Last Watchdog

New York, NY, July 27, 2023 – QBE North America today announced the launch of a cyber insurance program with new MGA, Converge, acting as program administrator. The program will be broken down into two separate distribution structures, each with a distinct revenue focus and cyber security data access formation.

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Is The Cost Of Predictive Cyber Security Worth The Investment?

Security Boulevard

The Livingston firewall rapidly became replaced with Checkpoint running on Windows NT server, (Stop laughing, I actually set one up once). Cisco came to market with the PIX firewall, Netscreen came to market with the ASIC based firewall, and suddenly, security had a voice. What Is Not Covered Under Cyber Insurance?

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Q&A: Why SOAR startup Syncurity is bringing a ‘case-management’ approach to threat detection

The Last Watchdog

Related: Why we’re in the Golden Age of cyber espionage. Enterprises have dumped small fortunes into stocking their SOCs (security operations centers) with the best firewalls, anti-malware suites, intrusion detection, data loss prevention and sandbox detonators money can buy. But this hasn’t done the trick. Smart money.

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Cyber Defense Magazine: Exclusive Interview with Robert Herjavec

Herjavec Group

Now, looking back, there isn’t a person on planet earth who would say that the cell phone is not an ‘obvious’ piece of technology. Teleportation is a building block for a wide range of technologies. In 2003, he knew that firewalls were too complex for all IT staff and for understaffed companies to manage. Now, it’s obvious.

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Cybersecurity for Nonprofits: Cost-Effective Defense Strategies

SecureWorld News

The costs of recovering from such incidents, especially for smaller organizations without cyber insurance, can be devastating. Choosing the right technology partners Selecting technology partners who understand the unique security challenges that nonprofits can face is crucial.

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School Cyberattack Aftermath: What Happens to Kids' Data?

SecureWorld News

I figured they [the school district] had firewalls and things of that nature. Bad actors are always looking for ways to garner information and they have access to advanced technology. One parent told ABC13 he received these kinds of messages and more. “I I’m tech-deficient but [know] enough to protect our information,” said the parent.

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Inflation Is Making Cybersecurity Even More Challenging for Leaders

SecureWorld News

Too many folks focus on the technology as opposed to the people or process. As cyber threats surge, the expenses associated with cyber insurance rise, adding to the financial strain. Instead of downsizing amidst heightened cybercrime risks, consider a more innovative approach.