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RIMS TechRisk/RiskTech: Using Cyberrisk Analytics to Improve Your Cyber Insurance Program

Risk Management Monitor

As ransomware continues to spread and payment costs increase, cyber insurance rates have gone up exponentially. Armed with this data, companies can take steps to make it easier to access optimal cyber insurance coverage and better insurance pricing. One way to do this is through analytics.

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A Former Hacker Explains How to Fight Ransomware

Pure Storage

Cyber insurance coverage could encourage more attacks. Attackers have even been known to research how much insurance a target company has and then ask their victim to pay that amount. In fact, enterprises with larger budgets for cyber insurance could be more lucrative targets for bad actors.

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A Former Hacker Explains How to Fight Ransomware

Pure Storage

Cyber insurance coverage could encourage more attacks. Attackers have even been known to research how much insurance a target company has and then ask their victim to pay that amount. In fact, enterprises with larger budgets for cyber insurance could be more lucrative targets for bad actors.

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A Former Hacker Explains How to Fight Ransomware

Pure Storage

Cyber insurance coverage could encourage more attacks. Attackers have even been known to research how much insurance a target company has and then ask their victim to pay that amount. In fact, enterprises with larger budgets for cyber insurance could be more lucrative targets for bad actors.

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An Old Threat Returns – Terrorist Attacks in Europe?

Plan B Consulting

This week, Charlie discusses the importance of having updated response plans in case of an emergency and looks at why organisations should keep in contact with staff during an incident. In light of the possibility of attacks in Europe, I think it is advisable to review and update our travel security plans and responses.

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Ransomware Attacks Leave Businesses Around the World Reeling

LAN Infotech

Since every business is at risk of ransomware attacks, your initial step should be to draft a written response plan in case of a successful ransomware attack. A written plan helps an organization avoid rash decisions and have an organized, calm response. Insurance carrier. Legal team.

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Do Cyber Risks Lurk in Your Business Ecosystem?

NexusTek

If you aren’t already scrutinizing the security postures of third parties in your ecosystem (e.g., Hackers are always thinking about new ways to enter their targets’ IT environments, always seeking out entryways that are poorly secured. Communicate your security expectations to third parties.