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.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 7, 2023

New paper: “ Lessons Lost: Incident Response in the Age of Cyber Insurance and Breach Attorneys “: Abstract: Incident Response (IR) allows victim firms to detect, contain, and recover from security incidents. It should also help the wider community avoid similar attacks in the future.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 28, 2022

The past decade has seen cybersecurity barge its way into the mainstream. A meteoric rise in attack rates during COVID-19 , major incidents such as the Colonial Pipeline attack, and an increasingly tense geopolitical landscape have all contributed to cybersecurity’s current position at the top of global news feeds. It didn’t take off.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 21, 2021

Faced with increasing payouts and a likely storm of litigation around the recent SolarWinds and Microsoft Exchange server compromises, cyber insurers are facing an “existential battle” for their future, a leading cybersecurity researcher and privacy consultant has warned.

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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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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. The post AI Cyberattacks Rise but Businesses Still Lack Insurance appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 2, 2024

Global cyber insurance premiums are declining despite an uptick in ransomware attacks, according to a recent report by insurance broker Howden. This trend reflects improved business security practices, evolving insurance industry dynamics, and changing attitudes toward cyber risk management.

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Adam Levin

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

With the average cost of a data breach exceeding three million dollars, cyber insurance has become a necessity for SMBs. The post SMBs and Cyber Insurance – Third Certainty #27 appeared first on Adam Levin. Find out more on the latest episode of Third Certainty with Adam Levin.

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We Live Security

AUGUST 8, 2024

Cyber insurance is not only a safety net, but it can also be a catalyst for advancing much-neededsecurity practices and standards.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

For all those companies who are planning to renew their cyber insurance policy or are in a procedure to take one, here’s a piece of information that might interest you. Most of the Cyber Insurance companies have excluded ‘Cyber War’ consequences from their policies. that’s insane….isn’t isn’t it? that’s insane….isn’t

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As we approach 2025, the cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and emerging threats. Below is an exhaustive list of key cybersecurity trends to watch out for in 2025. Lets explore the top current cybersecurity trends this year. The challenge?

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2022

That’s where cyber insurance may be able to help. If your company has not already experienced a significant cybersecurity event, it is probably only a matter of time before it does. However, a good cyber insurance provider can also leverage their partnerships to help your company afford better security controls.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 17, 2023

When considering adding a cyber insurance policy, organizations, both public and private, must weigh the pros and cons of having insurance to cover against harm caused by a cybersecurity incident. Having cyber insurance can help ensure compliance with these requirements. Is it required?

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 11, 2024

Cybersecurity threats are a growing menace, wreaking havoc on businesses and individuals alike. In this digital battlefield, cyber insurance has emerged as a crucial shield, offering financial protection against data breaches, ransomware attacks, and other cyber incidents.

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Graham Cluley

MARCH 28, 2021

Insurance firm CNA Hardy says that it has suffered a “sophisticated cybersecurity attack” that has impacted its operations, including its email system.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 24, 2024

Taking a risk-based approach to cyber risk and quantifying cyber risk empowers businesses to truly focus on mitigating the risks that really matter. The post Cyber Insurance Market Evolves as Threat Landscape Changes appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 27, 2021

Organizations will face significant challenges in purchasing, renewing, and benefitting from cyber insurance policies this year as various factors drive the sector towards a stricter, more specialized position, global specialists in law, risk, and cybersecurity predict.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 28, 2021

The rise of the cyber insurance has largely failed to promote better cybersecurity practices among the industries they cover, according to a new report released Monday from British security think tank RUSI. However, in practice, it is still yet to be seen if cyber insurance can fulfil this promise.”.

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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?

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 16, 2024

Cyber insurance and cybersecurity, when combined, can provide a powerful combination of protection and risk management. The post The Seven Things You Need to Know About Cyber Insurance appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Wojtasiak Mark Wojtasiak , VP of Research and Strategy, Vectra AI In the coming year, well see the initial excitement that surrounded AIs potential in cybersecurity start to give way due to a growing sense of disillusionment among security leaders. The SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Rule highlights transparency in governance.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2021

The explosion of ransomware and similar cyber incidents along with rising associated costs is convincing a growing number of insurance companies to raise the premiums on their cyber insurance policies or reduce coverage, moves that could further squeeze organizations under siege from hackers.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 15, 2023

With ransomware attacks, social engineering, and data breaches at an all-time high, terms like “cybersecurity” and “cyber insurance” are being thrown around in conversation more than ever before. The post The Comprehensive Value of Investing in Both Cybersecurity and Cyber Insurance appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 18, 2021

After the SolarWinds cyber attack on Govt infrastructure, the government of United States seems to have taken Cybersecurity as a top priority to rectify any flaws that could make way to any future cyber attacks in the future. Maintain a senior management and board approved cyber insurance risk strategy. ·

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Will NYDFS’s Cyber Insurance Framework Set a Precedent for the Cyber Insurance Industry? As ransomware attacks reach unprecedented numbers and the number of record exposures continues to skyrocket, an increasing number of organizations are at risk of attack—and the cyber insurance industry is taking note.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 10, 2022

Without cyber insurance , you can expect to pay a dizzying amount of cash. In 2022 alone, the average cost of a data breach for businesses under 1,000 employees was close to $3 million—and these costs are coming from activities that cyber insurers typically cover, such as detecting and responding to the breach.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 29, 2022

Cyber insurance is a topic that many industry professionals have an opinion on. No matter what side of the debate you land on, one thing is certain: the cost of cyber insurance has been rising for years and will likely continue to do so. cyber insurance rate changes.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 20, 2024

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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We Live Security

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Would a more robust cybersecurity posture impact premium costs? These are some of the questions organizations should consider when reviewing their cyber insurance options Does the policy offer legal cover?

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 1, 2023

One aspect of these cyberattacks that has been hotly debated is the role that cybersecurity insurance plays in these incidents. To better understand the relationship between insurance and ransomware, U.K.-based This widely-held belief has fueled debates in policy-making circles and cybersecurity discussions.

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Schneier on Security

MARCH 8, 2019

This will complicate things: To complicate matters, having cyber insurance might not cover everyone's losses. Zurich American Insurance Company refused to pay out a $100 million claim from Mondelez, saying that since the U.S.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 1, 2022

If these companies – with their large, dedicated cybersecurity teams – are vulnerable, so is every other company. No wonder the cyber insurance market is expected to grow at a compound average rate of almost 25 percent […]. The post Preparing for Cyber Insurance? The post Preparing for Cyber Insurance?

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SC Magazine

MARCH 24, 2021

Insurance firm CNA Financial, a prominent provider of cyber insurance, confirmed a cyberattack against its systems, which has some concerned that cybercriminals may target policyholders. Moreover, understanding the “scope of the incident, with the type and volume of data impacted, is paramount when a cyber incident occurs.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 24, 2024

As the digital landscape evolves, cybersecurity remains a critical concern for businesses, governments, and individuals alike. With the advent of new technologies and rising cyber threats , 2025 promises significant shifts in the cybersecurity domain. YOU MAY ALSO WANT TO READ ABOUT: Can Cybersecurity Make You a Millionaire?

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Security Affairs

APRIL 22, 2022

When security fails, cyber insurance can become crucial for ensuring continuity. Cyber has changed everything around us – even the way we tackle geopolitical crisis and conflicts. If the technology were to become unavailable, the resulting business impact could be mitigated with cyber insurance.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2024

The growing number and sophistication of cyberattacks and the financial impact such incidents can have a company’s financial picture are driving more organizations to take out cybersecurity insurance, according to a survey from endpoint management firm Recast Software.

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