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The Evolving Role of Cyber Insurance in Mitigating Ransomware Attacks

SecureWorld News

For example, the healthcare sector, a prime target for these types of attacks , planned to spend $125 billion to defend against breaches from 2020 to 2025. An evolving threat landscape The cyber threat landscape is in constant flux, with private and state-backed hackers continually developing new infiltration tactics for their attacks.

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HITRUST vs. HIPAA: Ensuring Data Security and Compliance

Centraleyes

While both HITRUST and HIPAA have substantial relevance in ensuring data security in the healthcare sector, they are very different standards. Covered entities encompass healthcare providers, plans, and clearinghouses, while business associates are organizations contracted to handle ePHI on behalf of covered entities.

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Understanding the Different Types of Audit Evidence

Centraleyes

Risk Assessments These audits identify and mitigate potential threats and vulnerabilities, ensuring organizations are well-prepared for cyber risks. Auditors perform security tests, penetration testing, or vulnerability assessments to ensure robust controls capable of withstanding potential threats.

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Top VC Firms in Cybersecurity of 2022

eSecurity Planet

Company Sector Year Status Vicarius Vulnerability management 2022 Private Dragos ICS and OT security 2021 Private Safeguard Cyber Risk management 2021 Private CyberGRX Risk management 2019 Private Signifyd Fraud protection 2018 Private RedOwl Security analytics 2015 Acquired: Forcepoint. AllegisCyber Investments. NightDragon.

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Best Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs)

eSecurity Planet

Use Cases: SMBs to large enterprises primarily in financial services, retail, hospitality, healthcare, payment services, government, and education. Trustwave was named as a Leader in Gartner’s most recent Magic Quadrant for MSSPs. Metrics: More than three million businesses leverage the Trustwave TrustKeeper cloud platform.

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Cyber Security Awareness and Risk Management

Spinone

It is vital for any enterprise landscape to ensure viable, open, and reliable corporate communications – fostering innovation and economic prosperity, with respect to safeguarding against disruption and serious cyber risk perception. What are the benefits of cyber security awareness trainings?

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Cybersecurity Risk Assessment: Why You Need It and How to Perform It Right

Spinone

IBM’s “ 2019 Cost of a Data Breach Report ” details the costs that come from a data breach as a result of various cybersecurity risks. million Healthcare organizations for the 9th year in a row had the highest costs associated with data breaches – $6.45

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