Joseph Steinberg
JULY 8, 2021
Ironically, while many larger enterprises purchase insurance to protect themselves against catastrophic levels of hacker-inflicted damages, smaller businesses – whose cyber-risks are far greater than those of their larger counterparts – rarely have adequate (or even any) coverage. Insurance is, therefore, always needed.
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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Schneier on Security
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Good paper on cybersecurity insurance: both the history and the promise for the future. From the conclusion: Policy makers have long held high hopes for cyber insurance as a tool for improving security. Cyber insurance appears to be a weak form of governance at present.
Schneier on Security
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
Tarah Wheeler and Josephine Wolff analyze a recent court decision that the NotPetya attacks are not considered an act of war under the wording of Merck’s insurance policy, and that the insurers must pay the $1B+ claim. Wheeler and Wolff argue that the judge “did the right thing for the wrong reasons.”
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 31, 2024
With cybersecurity threats continuing to evolve at an accelerated pace, organizations need to ensure that their cyber insurance policies remain active at all times. The post Safeguarding Cyber Insurance Policies With Security Awareness Training appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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.
Lohrman on Security
APRIL 9, 2023
From Lloyd’s of London to the new National Cybersecurity Strategy, the future of cyber insurance is evolving fast. What do you need to watch?
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