This site uses cookies to improve your experience. To help us insure we adhere to various privacy regulations, please select your country/region of residence. If you do not select a country, we will assume you are from the United States. Select your Cookie Settings or view our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Used for the proper function of the website
Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Strictly Necessary: Used for the proper function of the website
Performance/Analytics: Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
Key findings: the cyber threat landscape in 2025 1. Ransomware and state-sponsored attacks continue to escalate Canada's critical sectorsincluding healthcare, energy, education, and retailhave become prime targets for cybercriminals. Leverage cyberinsurance to mitigate financial risks associated with supply chain attacks.
companies with the Cyber Risk Score, and then invited these companies to sign up and see how their score compares with that of other organizations in their industry. The stated use cases for the Cyber Risk Score include the potential for cyberinsurance pricing and underwriting, and evaluating supply chain risk (i.e.,
The economic downturn (caused by energy prices, inflation, sanctions, etc.) will lead more people to poverty, which always translates to increased criminality (cyber or otherwise), and we know ransomware to be extremely profitable. Stefan Soesanto, Senior Cyber Defense Researcher, The Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zürich.
The threat of attacks against Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) – energy, utilities, telecommunications, and transportation – is now front of mind for many. From the ransomware attack that compromised a major U.S. gas pipeline in 2021 to the rise of nation-state attacks, critical infrastructure organizations are under siege.
This gives attackers opportunities to sneak through cyber defenses, as we saw in the Oldsmar attack. Energy companies are especially at risk. Claroty researchers have found that energy companies are one of the most highly impacted by ICS vulnerabilities. Does the company have cyberinsurance in place to pay a ransom?
Department of Energy's Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) has taken a significant step forward in bolstering the cybersecurity of America's energy sector. Implement Strong Access Controls: Utilize multi-factor authentication and least privilege principles.
Sectors like energy, healthcare, transportation, utilities, and financial systems are increasingly at risk because they are integral to national security and daily life. CyberInsuranceCyberinsurance will become an essential component of risk management strategies.
Cunningham John Paul Cunningham , CISO, Silverfort Identity-based attacks in 2024, like those on Microsoft and Snowflake, are prompting insurers to intensify scrutiny in 2025. AI will enhance outcomes, but people and processes will remain pivotal in addressing escalating cyber threats.
We organize all of the trending information in your field so you don't have to. Join 28,000+ users and stay up to date on the latest articles your peers are reading.
You know about us, now we want to get to know you!
Let's personalize your content
Let's get even more personalized
We recognize your account from another site in our network, please click 'Send Email' below to continue with verifying your account and setting a password.
Let's personalize your content