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. Our reliance on digital technology and the inherited risk is a key driving factor for buying cyber risk insurance.

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CSO Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Cyber insurance definition. Cyber insurance, also referred to as cyber risk insurance or cyber liability insurance coverage (CLIC), is a policy with an insurance carrier to mitigate risk exposure by offsetting costs involved with damages and recovery after a cyber-related security breach or similar event.

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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. Insurers Assessing Risks.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 29, 2022

Cyber insurance is a topic that many industry professionals have an opinion on. Some believe it should be a requirement for organizations to have in the event of a cyberattack, while others might prefer to rely on their security defenses and avoid paying a costly rate. 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. On top of this, a significant 41% of victims opted to pay the ransom, which is a difficult decision that's fraught with its own respective complexities and risks.

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Schneier on Security

MARCH 26, 2020

Interesting article discussing cyber-warranties, and whether they are an effective way to transfer risk (as envisioned by Ackerlof's "market for lemons") or a marketing trick. Our preliminary analysis suggests the majority of cyber warranties cover the cost of repairing the device alone.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 10, 2022

Checklist for Getting Cyber Insurance Coverage. As cyber criminals mature and advance their tactics, small and medium businesses become the most vulnerable because they lack the capacity – staff, technology, budget - to build strong cyber defenses. The necessity for cyber-insurance coverage.

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SC Magazine

MAY 24, 2021

Overall, insurance companies seem to be responding to increased demand from clients for cyber-specific insurance, and one survey found that the two things most likely to spur a purchase of cyber insurance are when a business experiences a cyber attack and when they hear about other companies being hit by a cyber attack.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 26, 2021

New research reveals that a record number of organizations are buying cyber insurance policies as a tool for protecting themselves against cyber risk. However, the cost for those policies is rising dramatically as cyber insurance premiums soar up to 30% vs. the previous year. cyber insurance market.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2022

It will be unsurprising that because of this demand, insurers are particularly careful how they build their policies to minimize their risk from large cyber events. This is especially true if the company looking for cover hasn’t taken adequate enough steps to minimize cyber risks itself.

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Joseph Steinberg

AUGUST 5, 2021

One of the important concepts about which people must be aware when evaluating their cybersecurity postures and related liabilities, but which, for some reason, many folks seem to be unaware, is the difference between first-party risks and third-party risks. First-Party Risks And Coverage. Third-Party Risks And Coverage.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 31, 2024

Cyber risk is an existential issue for companies of all sizes and in all industries. However, it also exposes companies to additional layers of risk. However, it also exposes companies to additional layers of risk. Real estate portfolios are uniquely exposed to cyber-physical damage risk?

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Trends of cyber insurance claims for 2020. Coalition, a cyber insurance company, recently released a report detailing the categories of cyber attacks as well as the cause behind the attacks for the first half of 2020. 4 key takeaways from cyber insurance industry report. Cyber insurance works.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 17, 2025

The timing of the attack, just ahead of a major promotional event, appears designed to disrupt critical revenue streams and shake consumer confidence. Comprehensive risk assessments To ensure your digital transformation doesn't outpace your cybersecurity, you need to conduct rigorous risk assessments and system audits.

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Joseph Steinberg

AUGUST 5, 2021

While leveraging cyber-liability insurance has become an essential component of cyber-risk mitigation strategy, cyber-liability offerings are still relatively new, and, as a result, many parties seeking to obtain coverage are still unaware of many important factors requiring consideration when selecting a policy.

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Webroot

JULY 25, 2022

The first in-person event for RSA since the global pandemic had a slightly lower turnout than in years past (26,000 compared to 36,000 attendees). Here are some of the key trends which we observed at this year’s first marquee cybersecurity event post-pandemic: 1. Cyber insurance becomes mainstream discussion.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 19, 2021

AIG is one of the top cyber insurance companies in the U.S. Today’s columnist, Erin Kennealy of Guidewire Software, offers ways for security pros, the insurance industry and government regulators to come together so insurance companies can continue to offer insurance for ransomware. eflon CreativeCommons CC BY 2.0.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Cyber is the risk to watch, according to a Financial Times article in which insurer Zurich's top executive is quoted. What will become uninsurable is going to be cyber,” said Mario Greco, CEO at Zurich, one of Europe's biggest insurance companies, in the Dec. 26 article.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

First published by HelpNetSecurity  — Matthew Rosenquist Cybersecurity insurance is a rapidly growing market, swelling from approximately $13B in 2022 to an estimated $84B in 2030 (26% CAGR), but insurers are struggling with quantifying the potential risks of offering this type of insurance.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 11, 2021

(NYSE: NET), the security, performance, and reliability company helping to build a better Internet, today announced it is partnering with leading cyber insurance companies to help businesses manage their risks online. As a result, some insurance companies have had to raise premiums to cover their costs.

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Adam Levin

JUNE 30, 2020

In the same survey, 35 percent thought CEOs should be fined for a cyber failure, and 30 percent wanted to see a CEO lose his or her right to run any company following a serious cyber event. And if it is, only you can take steps to get cyber right. Another 23 percent thought the CEO should face a prison sentence.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 18, 2020

Here is Carnival Corporation's ransomware and cyber incident statement, in full: On August 15, 2020, Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc (together, the "Company," "we," "us," or "our") detected a ransomware attack that accessed and encrypted a portion of one brand’s information technology systems. And number one is cyber insurance.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 3, 2021

In this part of the blog series on the connection between cybersecurity and insurance, we go through a real-life situation that demonstrates how insurance policies may or may not provide you the necessary coverage in the event of a cyber-attack. A Standalone Cyber Insurance Policy Isn’t Enough As discussed in our previous blog, a.

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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

The relationship between enterprises and insurers, like the cyber insurance market itself, is evolving. Citing cybersecurity insurance as an important “component that businesses are investing in as a layer of protection,” Muldoon said no business should be operating without it. A maturing model. billion in premium.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Cyber Insurance: US cyber insurance premiums soared by 50% in 2022, reaching $7.2 Cyber Skills Gap: By 2025, there could be 3.5 million unfilled cyber security jobs, showing a big need for skilled professionals. Without any further ado, let’s have a look at the 7 most recent cyber security events.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 26, 2021

The objective is to reassess the coverage provided by the Federal Cyber Terrorism Risk Insurance Program( TRIP) in the event of cyber-terrorist activities on the IT infrastructure hosted by public and private properties.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 1, 2019

There is a gaping shortage of analysts talented enough to make sense of the rising tide of data logs inundating their SIEM (security information and event management) systems. This, in short, is the multi-headed hydra enterprises must tame in order to mitigate rising cyber risks. But this hasn’t done the trick. Smart money.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

Cybersecurity risks increase every year and bludgeon victims who fail to prepare properly. For those interested in a better understanding of the oncoming risks, this is the information you are looking for. It can feel like crossing a major highway while blindfolded. Many never see the catastrophe about to happen, until it occurs.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

In the SecureWorld Spotlight Series, we learn about the speakers and Advisory Council members that make our events a success. He helps senior decision makers overcome cybersecurity sales objections and manages unlimited cyber risks through rigorous prioritization. A : I own a small business called Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC.

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Cisco Security

JANUARY 10, 2023

As the majority of the global Covid fog finally started lifting in 2022, other events – and their associated risks – started to fill the headspace of C-level execs the world over. Increasing demands from insurers. Here are the topics that I think will be top of mind in 2023, and what CISOs can do to prepare.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 30, 2022

A company’s loss of control over its business practices may lead to various risks, which cybercrim­inals quickly exploit. However, deploying unproven artificial intelligence (AI) could result in unexpected outcomes, including a higher risk of cybercrime. Will cyber insurance continue to be an option that organizations can rely on?

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Centraleyes

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Information risk is not just a technical problem but affects the bottom line and daily activities of most businesses. It takes an organization beyond just compliance with regulations and ‘best practices’ and shows a broader overall picture of risk from different angles. How does it work?

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

New regulatory filings have exposed the skyrocketing costs of major cyber incidents, as big brands Clorox and Johnson Controls admitted collectively suffering more than $75 million in attack-related expenditures last year. Cleaning giant Clorox was struck by an unspecified cyber event discovered in August 2023.

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Centraleyes

JUNE 11, 2024

Understanding the Foundation of Risk Mitigation Implementing robust risk mitigation strategies is essential to navigating the complexities of risk-related compliance activities. But before discussing risk mitigation techniques , we must discuss the necessary prep work.

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Webroot

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

For consumers: Stay alert to potential phishing attacks or scams related to global events. Whether it’s during an election, the holiday season, a big sporting event, or a major business transaction, cybercriminals wait for the right moment to maximize damage. Cyber insurance might also be worth looking into as an additional safety net.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

His unique insights around cybersecurity-related topics shine a light on ransomware risk for organizations, government agencies, and the public. It starts with having a robust strategic plan that focuses on risk management. Testing is also an important part of risk management, and this is integral to successful risk management plans.

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