Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Cybersecurity is a leading concern for risk managers as AI-related cyber risks surge, and despite growing investments, many businesses still lack comprehensive cyber insurance, according to a Nationwide survey.

Insurance

Hacker's King

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Quantum Computing Threats While quantum computing offers immense potential, it also poses a serious risk to traditional encryption methods. Expansion of Cyber Insurance As cyberattacks grow in frequency and scale, the demand for cyber insurance will surge.

Cybersecurity

We Live Security

AUGUST 8, 2025

A sky-high cyber insurance premium may not always reflect your company’s security posture – it may be more about your insurer’s risk appetite.

Cyber Insurance

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

This shift is expected to place significant pressure on organizations that haven’t yet developed trusted data to manage risk effectively. To mitigate risks, businesses will invest in modern, privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs), such as trusted execution environments (TEEs) and fully homomorphic encryption (FHE).

Cybersecurity

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2024

CISA adds Fortinet products and Ivanti CSA bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Nation-state actor exploited three Ivanti CSA zero-days Dutch police dismantled dual dark web market ‘Bohemia/Cannabia’ macOS HM Surf flaw in TCC allows bypass Safari privacy settings Iran-linked actors target critical infrastructure organizations (..)

Data breaches

SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2025

Breaches can disrupt care delivery and put lives at risk, not to mention lead to hefty compliance fines. Healthcare executives are responding by viewing cybersecurity not just as an IT issue, but as a core business risk. The report highlights that this surge in security spending has even created a $3.2

Healthcare

SecureWorld News

APRIL 23, 2025

Manufacturing: IP theft and ransomware are top risks; OT/ICS systems still lag in basic controls. These tasks can replace some of the more manual, repetitive tasks that security teams usually perform, however, security professionals are still needed to tune this automation and define policy based on risk tolerance. Jason Soroko , Sr.

CISO

Centraleyes

JUNE 9, 2025

Have you ever had a client ask, “How much risk are we facing?” They want risk explained in clear, unambiguous terms—and most of all, they want numbers. Cyber Risk Quantification (CRQ) helps MSSPs turn security work into real business value. What Is Cyber Risk Quantification?

Cyber Risk

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The State of Cybersecurity in Canada 2025 report, published by the Canadian Cybersecurity Network (CCN) and the Security Architecture Podcast , delivers an in-depth analysis of the evolving threat landscape, emerging risks, and strategic recommendations for Canadian organizations. Retail: Supply chain vulnerabilities contribute to $7.05

InfoSec

SecureWorld News

JULY 24, 2025

Only 28% have conducted a full AI-specific security risk assessment. Despite today's risk gaps, 85% of organizations plan to increase AI security budgets in the next 12–24 months. In the report, fewer than 30% of security leaders said they've assessed the risk of their AI deployments. Just 10% have a dedicated AI security team.

Cybersecurity

SecureWorld News

MARCH 17, 2025

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.

Cyber Attacks

Malwarebytes

JULY 8, 2025

Since then, companies have openly advertised negotiation services, based on a willingness for cyber insurance companies to reimburse victims as part of their policy coverage. We don’t just report on threats—we remove them Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. Some have vowed not to pay ransoms.

Ransomware

Duo's Security Blog

AUGUST 11, 2025

Forrester consultants interviewed seven decision-makers about their experiences with Duo and the benefits, costs, risks, and flexibility of their investments. Companies that do not have strong identity security face higher risk from phishing attacks, credential theft, and brute-force intrusions. and 10k full-time employees (FTEs).

Cyber Insurance

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 21, 2024

One tactic is to get cyber insurance companies to stop reimbursements for ransoms. Insurance does nothing to reduce attacks, as it is a mechanism to transfer risk. However, security and insurance companies are the first to cast doubt on any plans that may disrupt their revenue streams.

Ransomware

Centraleyes

MAY 21, 2025

Leading a university also means managing a very complex set of risks: cyberattacks, financial instability, regulatory shifts, and reputational fallout, just to name a few. These risks threaten an institutions ability to educate, innovate, and serve its community. Top Challenges in Risk Management for Colleges and Universities 1.

Education

Trend Micro

JULY 2, 2025

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Cyber Risk

Centraleyes

JULY 28, 2025

Use a self-assessment checklist to evaluate documentation, scope, risks, and your Statement of Applicability. Cyber insurance providers and B2B clients increasingly expect formal certification- especially in sectors like finance, SaaS, healthcare, and defense. Do your risk assessments align with your controls?

Risk

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Silva Joe Silva , CEO, Spektion Reflecting on attacks in 2024, many organizations lacked visibility into their third-party software leaving themselves open to exploitation.Until organizations can shift software risk management leftbeyond reactive patchingthey will remain. Software sprawl continues to expand the attack surface. If the U.S.

Cybersecurity

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. Ransomware attacks, in particular, pose a significant risk, though some sectors and regions are more vulnerable than others.

Cyber Attacks

Centraleyes

JULY 27, 2025

The Cyber Essentials Plus (v3.2 – Technical Testing Prep) assessment on the Centraleyes platform helps organizations systematically prepare for their official CE+ audit. Becoming Cyber Essentials Plus certified demonstrates a robust level of cyber hygiene.

Insurance

Trend Micro

JUNE 26, 2025

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Security Awareness

Jane Frankland

JANUARY 12, 2025

In this blog, I’m exploring these changes, grouped under key categories that I’ve used in previous years, to help business leaders and cyber risk owners better prepare for the evolving landscape. The emergence of shadow AIunauthorised AI tools used without IT approvalamplifies these vulnerabilities.

Cybersecurity

Centraleyes

JUNE 26, 2025

“Directors are now personally liable for inadequate cyber controls, so they’re demanding clearer metrics,” noted Fiona Maher, a fellow at the Australian Institute of Company Directors, pointing to new guidance urging boards to treat cyber resilience like financial risk.

Cyber Insurance

Trend Micro

JUNE 10, 2025

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Cyber Risk

Trend Micro

JUNE 10, 2025

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Cybersecurity

BH Consulting

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Cyber insurance industry faces a pivotal year The cyber insurance industry faces a pivotal year, influenced by evolving ransomware threats, regulatory changes, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). MORE Deepseek got the world’s attention, but what about security risks?

Cyber Insurance

Centraleyes

APRIL 24, 2025

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.

Penetration Testing

BH Consulting

MAY 28, 2025

Some companies rely on cyber insurance as an extra layer of protection but Brian observed that filling out the forms to get cover has got more onerous as firms demand more evidence that clients are at least taking basic measures to protect themselves. The last point delivers the biggest bang for your buck in security, Brian argued.

Scams

SecureWorld News

MARCH 5, 2025

Cybersecurity professionals are already grappling with the risks of supply chain attacks, and these tariffs add another layer of complexity. Taking another perspective on new risks, maybe a U.S. Increased counterfeit risks in hardware procurement as organizations look for cheaper alternatives. So what should CISOs do?

Cyber Risk

BH Consulting

JULY 31, 2025

This shift aims to reduce risks associated with kernel-level access, which contributed to the CrowdStrike issue. The DPC has also published guidance on potential risks in the development and use of AI and large language models. Links we liked Cyber insurance premiums fell for the first time in 2024.

Ransomware

NetSpi Executives

APRIL 9, 2025

These modern approaches employ tech-enabled validation, deliver real-time insights, prioritize risks, and actually help you sleep better at night. It boils down to time saved, money spared, and risks avoided. EASM does this by continuously scanning your external attack surface to identify hidden assets, potential exposures, and risks.

Insurance

Security Boulevard

APRIL 18, 2025

Insight No. 1 CVE programs near-death exposes security's single point of failure The recent near-halt of the CVE program due to funding issues highlights a critical vulnerability in our industry's reliance on single points of failure.

CISO

The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 20, 2020

To help mitigate the risk of financial losses, more companies are turning to cyber insurance. Related: Bots attack business logic Cyber insurance, like other forms of business insurance, is a way for companies to transfer some of numerous potential liability hits associated specifically with IT infrastructure and IT activities.

Cyber Insurance

Schneier on Security

JULY 1, 2021

Here’s one more contribution to that issue: a research paper that the insurance industry is hurting more than it’s helping. Although it is a societal problem, cyber insurers have received considerable criticism for facilitating ransom payments to cybercriminals. Often, that’s paying the ransom. News article.

Insurance

The Last Watchdog

JULY 27, 2023

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.

Cyber Insurance

Lohrman on Security

JANUARY 8, 2023

There are dark clouds on the horizon as well as conflicting forecasts regarding cyber insurance in 2023 and beyond. Where will the insurance market go from here on cybersecurity coverage?

Cyber Insurance

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

In 2021, rethinking your cyber insurance strategy should be a top priority for CISOs and executive leadership. The elevated risk landscape is driving growing demand for cyber insurance: Nearly four out of five organizations. The post Is it Time to Update Your Cyber Insurance Strategy?

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