Cyber Risks

MFA Misconfiguration Is the Costliest Point of Failure in Manufacturing Cyber Claims

Improperly deployed multi-factor authentication accounts for roughly 26% of all incurred losses in the manufacturing sector, more than firms with no MFA at all, Resilience reports.

Business Leaders Recast Insurance as Strategic Resilience Tool, Not Just a Cost

Four Converging Threats Are Making Critical Infrastructure Increasingly Fragile

Insurers Face the Same Cyber Threats They Underwrite — and Gaps Remain

Cyber Claims Frequency Rises but Severity Falls as Businesses Improve Defensive Posture

Recently in Cyber Risks

A Reputation Non-Event

JPMorgan Chase ducks reputational harm from a cyber intrusion.

Protecting His Company

Educating employees about cyber risks — and launching a surprise DDoS attack — helps organizational security.

Banks Face New Threat

Mobile device cyber protections need to be as strong as any other type.

Social Media: A Double-Edged Sword

Executives and risk managers must learn how to manage social media’s risks while harnessing its speed and efficiency.

How Are We Doing?

High-severity cyber vulnerabilities are declining.

7 Emerging Technology Risks

Innovative technology presents unforeseen risk exposures. Presented by Travelers.

Do You Know if Your Electronic Communications are HIPAA Secure?

Regulators clearly prohibit unencrypted texting of private patient information.

Are You Properly Evaluating Cyber Exposure and Recovery?

Cyber risks are a broader threat then many risk managers realize.

Preparing a Data Breach Plan

Putting together — and practicing — a data breach preparedness agreement can help save costs and reputation.

FTC Taking Action on Cyber Security

The FTC may become more active in suing organizations that don’t sufficiently secure data.

Keeping Up With the Bad Guys

Communication is essential to keep workplace systems safe from cyber criminals.

Buying Cyber – Consider Carefully

Risk managers should conduct key assessments before buying any cover.

Will the New European Data Protection Reform Affect Us?

U.S. companies that don’t heed the reform may face harsh penalties.

6 Non-Cyber Risks for Technology Companies

Tech firms face multiple perils in addition to cyber risks.

Banks Face New Threat

Banks need to ensure mobile cyber protections are as strong as other online threats.

Into the Breach

State and federal regulators are increasingly looking at cyber defenses, not just breaches.

Erase Any Trace

Destroying unused drives protects valuable data.

Heading Off ‘Cybergeddon’

Cyber experts say resistance is futile, but resilience is paramount.

Following the Federal Example

Working harder to raise awareness about cyber threats is a simple way to prevent attacks.

Cyber Top of Mind for Public Risk Managers

Public risk managers are focused on cyber exposures, marijuana legalization risks and effectively working with law enforcement.