Underwriters who thought the growing cyber risk landscape of the past several years would level off soon might want to think again. Woodruff Sawyer’s annual survey of cyber insurance carriers found all underwriters surveyed believe cyber risk will increase in …
Ransomware has been a hot topic in the cyber industry for several years, but cyber criminals are finding ways to keep it relevant. “Ransomware, I would say, is decreasing in [frequency] and going further into sophistication,” said Dr. Magda Chelly, …
Data breaches, lawsuits, and ongoing conversations about cyber war exclusions gave Insurance Journal readers much to talk about regarding cyber insurance in 2023. While news of cyber acquisitions, the major themes to look out for in the coming year, and …
In such a fast-changing cyber risk landscape, experts say preparation is key, and one element that can help with that is cyber insurance. “Cyber insurance is such a critical tool when you think about having a policy and having an …
As the world’s digital ecosystem has grown and become more complex, Trent Frazier, deputy assistant director in the stakeholder engagement division at CISA, or the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, said on this episode of The Insuring Cyber Podcast that …
Boyd Clewis’s journey to building a career in cybersecurity began with learning how to persevere and problem solve in the face of setbacks – advice he now shares with companies for managing their cyber risk. After having to drop out …
According to privileged access management Delinea’s report, Closing the Cyber Insurance Gap – 2023 State of Cyber Insurance, a significant gap is emerging between insurance carriers and organizations who are seeking affordable, comprehensive cyber coverage. More than 20 respondents in …
While concerns about a “tsunami of pandemic-related litigation” never quite materialized, according to Woodruff Sawyer in its latest D&O Looking Ahead Guide for 2023, those fears have been replaced with a number of others among D&O insurers. Economic challenges such …
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in July adopted rules that require public companies to disclose certain information about their cyber risk. The rules, originally proposed in March 2022, not only require disclosure within four days of any cybersecurity incident …
As cyber threats continue to grow, guests on the latest episode of The Insuring Cyber Podcast say that collaborations between the public and private sector are becoming even more vital. “Probably the most urgent driver of cooperation is the continuously …
