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6 legal ‘gotchas’ that could sink your CIO career

CIO Business Intelligence

CIOs have been sued for allegedly accepting kickbacks from companies that their home companies had contracted with, and for failing to secure data that resulted in a major data breach. But does your company have liability insurance for its executives? No, it does not. “D&O Needless to say, the CIO was fired.

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Impact of technology on insurance industry

Hacker Earth

Like every other industry, the global insurance sector, worth over $5 trillion, has undergone an immense overhaul because of disruptive technologies in recent years. According to PwC’s 2017 Global InsurTech Report, the challenges the insurance industry faces in their ability to innovate are. IT security (53%). Talent (87%).

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Navigating the HUB International Data Breach

Dataconomy

Step into a world where insurance dreams converge with the enigmatic dance of data. HUB International Limited, a towering figure in insurance brokerage, reveals an unexpected twist in its digital narrative. The article will be updated as new information comes in. HUB International Data Breach unveiled! operations.

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3 certification tips for IT leaders looking to get ahead

CIO Business Intelligence

For example, Puneesh Lamba, CIO of Shahi Exports, an apparel manufacturing company, acknowledges that “certifications have helped him perform better in board meetings, thereby making it easier to get approvals on IT spending.”. While hiring, companies often shortlist candidates with certifications from renowned colleges and universities.

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Spotlight on Cybersecurity Leaders: Kip Boyle

SecureWorld News

Kip Boyle is the virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) for several companies. In the private sector, he was a CISO for an insurance company, credit card processor, bank, credit union, and IT Managed Service Provider. Kip will present a session on "Cyber Insurance for IT Professionals. "

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Selling the C-suite on preemptive IT investments

CIO Business Intelligence

It’s common knowledge among CIOs that disaster recovery investments are always de-prioritized by company boards — until disaster strikes. million, and in 2022, two out of three midsize companies experienced a ransomware attack , so disaster recovery and corporate security are serious matters.

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Ransomware Attack Hits Carnival Cruise Corporation: What We Know

SecureWorld News

Right now, everything we know comes from the company's special filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, notifying the SEC of the data breach. What do we know about the Carnival Cruises ransomware attack? The cruise line did not specify which of its cruise brands was impacted. Hackers encrypted some files.