Insuring Cyber Podcast News

What to Know About Hacktivism and Its Role in Global Conflict

A specific type of cyber threat has made its way to the front of the conversation in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and experts say it could play an increasing role in global conflicts even beyond what’s happening in …

Riding the Wave of InsurTech 3.0: What It Takes to Not Just Survive, But Thrive

As the InsurTech industry approaches the next wave of innovation, experts say this could mean navigating rough waters. “I believe what you’re going to see is that you’re going to have Insurtechs, the cream of the crop, are going to …

Lions Versus Gazelles: The Evolution of the Web and Its Risks, Opportunities

It’s often said that cyber risks are constantly evolving, so to keep up, cybersecurity technology has to change with it. Lou Steinberg, founder and managing partner of CTM Insights – a cybersecurity research lab and incubator – says on the …

Creating Harmony: What Cyber, Insurance Pros Can Learn from Music

Music may not be the first thing that comes to mind when considering the cybersecurity and insurance industries, but these industries could have more in common than it seems, according to guests on the most recent episode of The Insuring …

Triple Threat: Ransomware Criminals Add Data Theft, Manipulation to Encryption Tactics

Ransomware criminals are adding even more tools to their toolboxes, and companies are finding it harder to stay on top of the trends, according to guests on the most recent episode of The Insuring Cyber Podcast. Jeff Dennis, partner at …

War in Ukraine Renews Questions Around Likelihood, Insurability of Cyber War

Since Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of Ukraine on February 24, questions have resurfaced about the likelihood of a global cyber war. While experts say there isn’t a credible threat at this time, the overall cyber threat landscape is …

Education Providers Face Challenges With Growth in Cyber Threats, Insurance Costs

As cyber threats have continued to grow, one segment of the market that has been especially impacted is education, according to guests on the most recent episode of The Insuring Cyber Podcast. “This is a segment that is squarely a …

More Than a Conversation: Building Diversity Means Taking Action

The cybersecurity and insurance industries have been talking about prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion for a while, but Larry Whiteside, co-founder and president of Cyversity, says conversations aren’t enough. “I will never forget the first time that I sat on …

Insurers Grapple With Uncertainty Around Catastrophic Cyber Risk

Much uncertainty exists around catastrophic cyber threats, and for an industry so focused on analyzing risk, that’s a big challenge, experts say. Some of the recent cyber attacks on supply chains and critical infrastructure may have insurers wondering if the …

New Year’s Resolution? Experts Say For Cyber Criminals, It’s More Widespread Attacks

The looming threat of increased supply chain and critical infrastructure attacks is causing both cyber experts and cyber insurers to lose sleep already in 2022, according to guests on this episode of The Insuring Cyber Podcast. “Those are going to, …