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CyberSecurity Is Not Enough: Businesses Must Insure Against Cyber Losses

Joseph Steinberg

Note: In an article that I am writing together with Mark Lynd, Head of Digital Business at NETSYNC, and that will appear on this website next week, we will discuss some of the important Considerations when purchasing cyber insurance.

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Top 8 Cyber Insurance Companies for 2022

eSecurity Planet

That’s where cyber insurance may be able to help. For that reason, most experts now recognize that a complete cybersecurity strategy not only includes technological solutions aimed at preventing, detecting, and mitigating attacks, it should also include cyber insurance to help manage the associated financial risks.

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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. Here, cyber insurance serves as an invaluable safety net by offering essential financial coverage and support services in the event of a ransomware attack occurring.

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Top 10 Cybersecurity Trends to Expect in 2025

Hacker's King

With the advent of new technologies and rising cyber threats , 2025 promises significant shifts in the cybersecurity domain. Here are the top 10 trends to watch out for in 2025: Rise of AI-Driven Cyberattacks Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to develop sophisticated attack methods.

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13 Important Considerations When Obtaining Cyber Liability Insurance

Joseph Steinberg

Likewise, cyber insurance policies for individuals are starting to appear in the marketplace. Remember, a cyber-insurance policy is a legal contract – it is absolutely essential that policyholders adhere to policy requirements or they may find their otherwise valid claims denied should a cybersecurity incident occur.

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GUEST ESSAY: How to secure ‘Digital Twins’ to optimize asset use, while reducing exposures

The Last Watchdog

Add in an increasing focus on data becoming a crucial enterprise asset—as well as the introduction of countless database and analytical tools, digital twins, artificial intelligence, and machine learning—and we are dealing with unprecedented technical complexities and risk.

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Security Roundup February 2025

BH Consulting

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). It’s probably worth saying that 2023 was a record year, with ransom payments reaching $1.25