Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2022

cyber insurance carriers in 2021 rose 92% year-over-year, largely in response to a surge in ransomware. Cyber risk insurers are also declining coverage to companies with substandard cybersecurity controls, as well as changing the fine print for sublimits to reduce coverage for types of losses one by one.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

It seems like not a day goes by where we don’t hear about a local government cyberattack. Indeed, from 911 call centers to public schools , cyberattacks on local governments are as common as they are devastating. Just how often do threat actors attack local governments? Take cyber insurance , for example.

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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). A reminder here that the UK Government is considering a ban on ransomware payments. MORE Sigh.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Insight #2: Controls to lower cyber insurance costs The number one thing that should decrease cyber security insurance premiums should be multi-factor authentication. It's called application detection and response (ADR) and you need it.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 28, 2022

The post Cyber Insurance: What to Know for 2022 and Beyond appeared first on Hyperproof. The post Cyber Insurance: What to Know for 2022 and Beyond appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 22, 2022

Even with ransomware costing billions of dollars in losses and cyber insurance claims, organizations are still impacted beyond the checkbook. These attacks have driven the cost of cyber insurance premiums higher. Cyber insurance has become more critical to organizations to help offset the risk to the company.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

But when it comes to cybersecurity coverage, the relationship between enterprises and insurers has been rocky and uncertain. And in a few high-profile cases, insurance companies have bailed. The relationship between enterprises and insurers, like the cyber insurance market itself, is evolving. A maturing model.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

He helps senior decision makers overcome cybersecurity sales objections and manages unlimited cyber risks through rigorous prioritization. In the private sector, he was a CISO for an insurance company, credit card processor, bank, credit union, and IT Managed Service Provider. See the conference agenda and register here.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2022

A look ahead to 2023 we can expect to see changes in MFA, continued Hactivism from non-state actors, CISOs lean in on more proactive security and crypto-jackers will get more savvy. 5 – Recession requires CISOs to get frank with the board about proactive security. By Marcus Fowler, CEO of Darktrace Federal.

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SC Magazine

JULY 14, 2021

In addition, having cyber insurance coverage in place does not guarantee an organization can recoup losses associated with a ransomware attack. Click here to register for an upcoming CISO roundtable from Cybereason, in partnership with Cybersecurity Collaborative: Ransomware attacks and the true cost to business.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 23, 2023

Michael Gregg, CISO, State of North Dakota: " One of the things that most excites me about the new framework is the addition of the 'govern' function. 26 on " Lessons from a CISO: Increasing Your Cybersecurity Footprint Despite Worn Soles. Yacone is speaking on " API Security: A CISO Perspective " at SecureWorld Denver on Sept.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

The primary target and focus for nation-states will continue to be their adversaries Critical Infrastructure sectors, such as healthcare, government, communications, transportation, defense industrial base, media, utilities, finance, and cargo logistics. SEC enforcement is making a substantial impression on the cybersecurity community.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 16, 2023

The city has a more established IT setup, including a full-time IT director, which many of the smaller towns lack, according to this Government Technology article. We use this type of model for our 'Whole of State' approach to security in North Dakota," says Michael Gregg, CISO for the State of North Dakota. This is a great approach.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The section on cyber risk is in bold: "We face legal, reputational and financial risks from any failure to protect client and/ or Accenture data from security incidents or cyberattacks.". These are the very impacts we regularly hear CISOs mention on SecureWorld webcasts. And that is the end of the section on cyber risk.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 23, 2023

CEOs need to work hand-in-hand with CISOs and foster a security culture where human risk—which is by far the greatest source of risk—is actively measured, managed, and mitigated. With proper access governance and application security controls, the potential risks for cyber breach or data loss is significantly reduced.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2022

That $3.29, even with cyber insurance, is still a significant hit to the organization’s bottom line. The CISO should be the ultimate authority when reducing cybersecurity operations, personnel, and budgets. How Threat Modeling Becomes The Audit and Governance.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 29, 2024

Powered by WormGPT and FraudGPT, hackers and scammers will continue to drive the cost of business higher as organizations pay more for cyber insurance. Businesses wanting to meet compliance mandates, lower their cyber insurance premiums, and reduce their security operations costs need to invest in AI for cyber defense.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The new NY regulations, however, go further by requiring hospitals to implement: Tailored cybersecurity programs, Designation of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Penetration testing, Mandatory breach reporting within 72 hours. This may involve introducing regular training sessions, simulations, and awareness campaigns.

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Centraleyes

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

GRC stands for Governance, Risk, and Compliance. Effective GRC reporting is crucial because it informs the board about the company’s risk posture, compliance status, and governance effectiveness. Accountability : The board is responsible for overall governance and compliance. What is GRC and Why Report to the Board?

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 15, 2021

Ransomware attacks have continued to make headlines, and for good reason: on average, there is a new ransomware attack every 11 seconds, and the losses to organizations from ransomware attacks is projected to reach $20 billion over the course of 2021 following a record increase in losses of more than 225% in 2020.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

YL offers hands-on support for startup leaders in addition to an extensive network of cybersecurity industry leaders and CISOs. Also read : Top Cyber Insurance Companies. Based in Tel Aviv and Silicon Valley, YL Ventures was launched in 2007 to bring cybersecurity innovation coming out of Israel to a global customer base.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 18, 2025

The post Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 04/18/25 appeared first on Security Boulevard. This situation demands we revisit our single points of failure and reinforces the need for contingency plans to ensure the continued stability of our security ecosystem.

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Jane Frankland

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Geopolitical tensions also foster information warfare and cyber espionage, compromising the security of governments, businesses, and individuals. Governments will likely weaponize cyber capabilities to gain geopolitical advantage and misinformation campaigns will be rife.

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Jane Frankland

JANUARY 12, 2025

CISO Perceptions A critical blind spot for CISOs and cyber risk owners is the divergence in perceptions of their security stack’s effectiveness between leadership and technical teams. Cyber Insurance Cyber insurance will become an essential component of risk management strategies.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 5, 2025

This article explores how the latest tariffs could reshape cybersecurity for enterprises, cybersecurity vendors, and government agencies. That headache is real, of course, but accountants and lawyers will step up to sort it out," said Mike Wilkes , Former CISO, MLS; Adjunct Professor, NYU. So what should CISOs do?

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SC Magazine

MARCH 29, 2021

And yet, even as both government and industry acknowledge the severity of the situation, strategies are fragmented at best, elusive at worst. But there’s a long way to go – and much more work to be done – if industry and government are going to succeed in stemming the rising tide of software-based attacks they’re facing on a daily basis.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Without governance and rationalization of their software inventory, organizations will struggle to manage risk effectively, perpetuating a cycle of reactive defenses against an ever-growing threat landscape. Leveraging CTEM frameworks with EDR and SIEM tools allows CISOs to map attack paths, detect threats, and reduce fatigue.

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