How To minimize Cyber Risk
Posted: December 19, 2023
Strengthening Cyber Event Response In an era where digital threats are constant, companies must be prepared to face the challenges of cyber events head-on. In 2023 over $460 million was paid in ransomware to cyber criminals. The ability to respond effectively to these incidents can make the difference between a minor disruption and a major breach. To bolster their defense strategies, targeted companies must prioritize...
Cyber Risk Prevention
Posted: October 10, 2021
According to IT Business Edge, 50% of businesses listed cyber security as one of their top five business risks. “With the revelations of the National Security Agency (NSA) surveillance program and retail store Target’s breach of confidential credit card information, this heightened awareness has been justified and provided warning of the need for awareness and mitigation of this risk.” Kachina Shaw A cyber-attack can create...
Cyber Liability Insurance Can Help Your Business Recover
Posted: December 5, 2017
Almost every business has a cyber liability exposure, and most businesses are securing some form of coverage to protect them from these types of threats. A recent report by a leading insurance firm said that purchases of cyber insurance grew over 30% in the last year. Did you know that an average business has a greater chance of having a cyber breach than it does...
Cyber Risk Update
Posted: August 11, 2017
Over the last several years, cyber liability coverage has evolved from just insurance for information technology companies to coverage that nearly every class of business should have if they don't already. From retailers, banks, contractors, distributors, restaurants and medical offices, many businesses are unaware of the great security technology exposure they face. Recent state laws require companies that have experienced a security breach to notify...
Risk Of A Fire Low… Risk Of A Cyber Attack High
Posted: March 19, 2015
Believe it or not, a small to medium sized business has a greater chance of having a cyber attack than it does of having a fire. While the headlines are filled with the most recent cyber attacks on large companies including Anthem Health, Sony, Staples, Home Depot and JP Morgan Chase, hackers also target businesses with less than 50 employees. According to Symantec, in 2013,...