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Insurance and Ransomware

Schneier on Security

It is important to remember that the primary purpose of cyber insurance is not to improve cyber security, but to transfer residual risk. As such, it should be one of many tools that governments and businesses can draw on to manage cyber risk more effectively. Often, that’s paying the ransom. News article.

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What will 2023 bring in the realms of cybersecurity and privacy?

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

As geopolitical tensions persist and economic instability looms, organizations should get ready for a rise in cyber risks. Data sovereignty hits the road. The concept of "data sovereignty" refers to both the legality of data collection and storage in accordance with local laws. Thu, 01/05/2023 - 05:52.