The Biden administration unveiled a package of supply chain and critical infrastructure security initiatives following a meeting at the White House with tech executives and others. Companies such as Google and Microsoft also promised billions in spending on cybersecurity over the next several years.
This edition of the ISMG Security Report features three segments on battling ransomware. It includes insights on the Biden administration's efforts to curtail ransomware attacks, comments on risk mitigation from the acting director of CISA, plus suggestions for disrupting the ransomware business model.
When seeking cyber insurance or other types of insurance policies that provide organizations with coverage for certain data security incidents, it's critical to carefully consider the "war exclusions" contained in those policies, says insurance attorney Peter Halprin.
As the cyberthreat landscape grows exponentially more complicated, the insurance industry is trying to keep pace. Yet, many organizations still lack cybersecurity insurance. Lynn Peachey, director of business development at Arete Incident Response, breaks down the basics of these insurance policies.
Colonial Pipeline Co. CEO Joseph Blount returned to Capitol Hill on Wednesday to answer additional questions about his company's response to the ransomware attack that affected the firm's operations for nearly a week, as well as his decision to pay the attackers.
The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report features an analysis of the city of Tulsa's decision to refuse to pay a ransom following an attack. Also featured: Johnson & Johnson's CISO on shifting priorities; mitigating quantum computing risks.
"They’re playing games," is how one security expert describes Conti ransomware-wielding attackers' "gift" of a decryptor to Ireland's crypto-locked health service, while still demanding a ransom to not leak stolen health data. The same could be said of the DarkSide gang's promised retirement.
It's a young practice but, globally, cyber insurance is starting to exert its influence with some of the largest enterprises - and in some of the most notable cyberattacks. John Pescatore of SANS Institute discusses questions that cybersecurity leaders need to ask before acquiring new policies.
Are insurers getting cold feet over covering losses to ransomware? With claims due to ransomware skyrocketing, some insurers have reportedly been revising offerings to make it tougher for companies to claim for some types of cybercrime, including extortion.
One day, you may drive your Tesla Cybertruck on Cyber Monday to your cybersecurity job, backed by a cyber insurance policy as you safeguard cyberspace against the threat of cyberwar. Or cyber whatever, since we've obviously entered the era of "maximum cyber." But what does cyber even mean?
Risks associated with cyber security incidents and business interruption are major concerns for companies worldwide. Improperly managed, cyber security incidents like ransomware can bring companies to a standstill and the resulting financial losses can have a substantial impact. Using real life examples, learn how...
Veteran security leader Martin Overton tackles cyber insurance with a review of case studies that illustrate genuine benefits ... and subtle pitfalls that may result in no coverage for costly incidents. Overton has over 30 years of hands-on security experience, along with several years working for a major...
Risks associated with cyber security incidents and business interruption are major concerns for companies worldwide. Improperly managed, cyber security incidents like ransomware can bring companies to a standstill and the resulting financial losses can have a substantial impact. Using real life examples, learn how...
As malware, business email compromises, phishing and vishing scams, etc. continue to evolve and proliferate, the same is true with cyber insurance.
In the past two years, the cyber insurance market has matured, as growing numbers of insurers, brokers and policyholders have gained a greater understanding of the...
The financial risks to organizations from data breaches come from a variety of angles, from share price hits to class-action lawsuits to fines from regulators to reputational damage. As a result, the insurance industry has jumped full steam ahead into cyber. Larger insurers are already helping companies spot and...
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