Cyber Insurance, IoT and Social Engineering

State of Cybersecurity in Canada 2025: Key Insights for InfoSec Leaders

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Supply chain and cloud misconfigurations are weak links 82% of breaches stem from IoT and cloud misconfigurations, exposing businesses to cascading failures. The talent crisis is weakening national cyber defenses Canada faces a cybersecurity workforce deficit of 10,000 to 25,000 roles, threatening economic stability and security.

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26 Cyber Security Stats Every User Should Be Aware Of in 2024

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. Market Size: The AI cyber security market was worth around $17.4 million per breach.

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A week in security (June 28 – June 4)

Malwarebytes

JULY 5, 2021

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Cybersecurity threats: what awaits us in 2023?

SecureList

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

And IT teams should be prepared to deal with evolving threats posed by emerging technologies which are becoming widespread, such as geo-targeted phishing or attacks related to Cloud Security, IOT and AI. Yet, in addition to cyber insurance, companies will need a designated DR or RR (Rolling Recovery) plan. IoT Vulnerabilities.

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SHARED INTEL Q&A: My thoughts and opinions about cyber threats — as discussed with OneRep

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Kapczynski Erin: Could you share your thoughts on the role of artificial intelligence, machine learning and the growth of IoT devices in both cyber defense and cyberattacks? Byron: Companies often underestimate threats, neglect basic cyber hygiene, and fail to educate employees on cybersecurity.

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Annual Reports: How They Warn of Cyber Risk

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Lastly, Accenture confirms it has cyber insurance, but if it is under-insured, the business could still face significant impacts from a cyberattack and the resulting litigation: These monetary damages might not be subject to a contractual limit of liability or an exclusion of consequential or indirect damages and could be significant.

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The Ongoing Cyber Threat to Critical Infrastructure

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 21, 2022

Over the past decade, once siloed, Operational Technology (OT) systems have become increasingly connected to the internet, as water and energy systems become powered by intelligent IoT sensors and government operations are deep-rooted in data. For many organizations, paying the ransom can be less damaging than risking any additional impacts.

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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Examples of threatening traffic that IDPS solutions can combat include network intrusions, DDoS attacks, malware, and socially engineered attacks. With DFS, relevant data can quickly be sorted through and brought to light for investigative purposes.

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Ransomware Prevention, Detection, and Simulation

NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Ransomware, a definition Ransomware is a set of malware technologies, hacking techniques, and social engineering tactics that cybercriminals use to cause harm, breach data, and render data unusable. Ransomware attackers get into a network in many ways: Social engineering. Should I get a ransomware cyber insurance policy?

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What is Cyber Liability Insurance?

Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

While the risk of an employee clicking on a foreign prince’s secret gold offer may be past us, modern-day technologies have evolved and expanded in today’s remote work and IoT-connected settings. Don’t worry though, there's already an insurance policy for that. What is Cyber Liability Insurance?

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Key Cybersecurity Trends for 2025. My Predictions

Jane Frankland

JANUARY 12, 2025

Cybersecurity is on the brink of significant transformation as we approach 2025, grappling with escalating complexities driven by advancements in technology, increasing geopolitical tensions, and the rapid adoption of AI and IoT. But it doesnt stop there. These frameworks aim to enhance digital trust while promoting technological innovation.