With ransomware attacks increasing, cyber insurance now seen as a necessity, not a luxury

June 22, 2020

Threat actors launched a cyberattack against the Texas Office of Court Administration, the IT provider for many Texas courts, and encrypted their computer systems with ransomware, leaving those systems useless. Cognizant, which has a large presence in Dallas-Fort Worth and is one of the world’s largest and most sophisticated providers of information technology services for other companies, was hit with ransomware with losses currently estimated between $50 million and $70 million.

Cyber Insurance Rates, Purchases and Coverage

Small-to-Medium-Sized Enterprises More Likely to Adopt Cyber Insurance

June 18, 2020

No Comments

Cowbell Cyber released “The Economic Impact of Cyber Insurance,” a survey analysis focused on cyber insurance for SMEs.

Top Four Security Predictions for 2020

Hal Lonas

January 24, 2020

No Comments

What are the top four security predictions enterprise security should be aware of moving into 2020?

Baltimore to Spend $20M for Cyber Insurance to Guard Against Future Cyber Attacks

October 18, 2019

No Comments

The Baltimore Board of Estimates has approved a $20 million insurance plan to help protect the city against a repeat cyber attack.

Why Cyber Threats are Top Overall Business Concern

September 30, 2019

No Comments

The 2019 Travelers Risk Index has found that cyber risks are the top concern among businesses of all sizes for the first time since the survey began in 2014,

Study Says Cyber Insurance May Create False Sense of Security

July 31, 2019

No Comments

Seven in 10 senior financial executives at the world’s largest companies believe their insurer would cover most or all of the losses their company would incur in a cyber attack. Many of the losses they foresee, however, are rarely covered by insurance.

Beazley, Marsh Launch Cyber Insurance for Manufacturers

February 27, 2019

No Comments

Specialist insurer Beazley has collaborated with Marsh, a leader in insurance broking and innovative risk management solutions, to provide cyber insurance cover and breach response US manufacturers.

40 Percent of Organizations Have an Active Cyber Insurance Policy

February 1, 2019

No Comments

A new Spiceworks study reveals that 38 percent of organizations across North America and Europe have an active cyber insurance policy.

ON DEMAND: DevSecOps creates an environment of shared responsibility for security, where AppSec and development teams become more collaborative. With the right training and tools, developers can become more hands-on with security and, with that upskilling, stand out among their peers... however, they need the security specialists on-side, factoring them into securing code from the start and championing this mindset across the company.

This webinar will educate viewers on becoming the go-to source for the safety and security of Marijuana farms, dispensaries and all of the other moving pieces of the industry — while also providing an opportunity for professional accreditation.

Security Magazine

2020 July

This month in Security magazine, meet 13 female executives who are succeeding in security leadership roles. How are they contributing to the safety and success of their enterprise and to the industry? Also, experts discuss radio frequency threats, mental health during the global pandemic, the future of security networking, zero trust, AI and more.

View More Create Account