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The Evolving Role of Cyber Insurance in Mitigating Ransomware Attacks

SecureWorld News

In this regard, many have touted cyber insurance as the knight in shining armor, the end all-be all in terms of mitigating criminals' assaults on your network. On top of this, a significant 41% of victims opted to pay the ransom, which is a difficult decision that's fraught with its own respective complexities and risks.

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Beyond Compliance: The Power of Proactive, Year-Round Network Pen Testing

eSecurity Planet

IT leaders know that the reason regulators and cybersecurity insurers require them to conduct network penetration testing is to ensure they’re protecting their networks from being accessed by attackers. You can’t do ongoing penetration testing if you’re paying a consultant to do it,” says Wells.

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Krispy Kreme Cyber Attack a Wake-Up Call for the Food Industry

SecureWorld News

Despite these setbacks, the company has stated that, with its cyber insurance coverage and ongoing remediation efforts, it doesn't expect a long-term material impact on its business fundamentals. This can help your organization establish a robust risk management program that keeps pace with your rapid digital change.

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[Q&A] Chubb Cyber Insurance Clients Activate Proactive Security with NetSPI

NetSpi Executives

In case you missed it, Chubb, one of the leading publicly traded property and casualty insurance companies, announced an innovative collaboration with NetSPI to strengthen client cyber-risk profiles via enhanced attack surface management and penetration testing solutions. What is proactive security?

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Scanning for Flaws, Scoring for Security

Krebs on Security

For years, potential creditors have judged the relative risk of extending credit to consumers based in part on the applicant’s credit score — the most widely used being the score developed by FICO , previously known as Fair Isaac Corporation. Data accidentally released by FICO about the Cyber Risk Score for ExxonMobil.

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5 Best Cyber Resilience Solutions of 2025

Centraleyes

Organizations must adopt solutions that integrate continuous risk management , real-time threat intelligence, and dynamic response capabilitiesensuring that their systems are resilient. Centraleyes) How it works: Centraleyes uses AI to deliver unmatched risk management and automates compliance monitoring, keeping your security posture strong.

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

The Last Watchdog

How can companies minimize risks? Regular training and simulations can help reduce risks associated with human errors. Regular training and simulations can help reduce risks associated with human errors. Erin: Do you think cyber insurance should play a bigger role in companies’ cybersecurity strategies?