Forrester’s 2018 Guide To Cyber Insurance Today, no one is 100% secure – believing otherwise is hubris of Icarian proportions. This reality is a core reason why more organizations are turning to cyber insurance. MORE

From a HHS blog post: To help health care entities better understand and respond to the threat of ransomware, the HHS Office for Civil Rights has released new Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidance on ransomware. Bob Gourley. MORE

When put in context, the company recovered $90 million from insurance, wrote off $105 million in tax deductions, and the final sum was only equal to about.1 It turns out that two tax returns had been filed using their social security numbers and the refunds have been claimed. MORE

Partnership is in response to requests from AIG customers for a more comprehensive risk management approach to cyber insurance MORE

Cybersecurity practitioners and policymakers have long been discussing the potential positive benefits of smart insurance policy and standards to reduce risk. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is the U.S. By Bob Gourley. MORE

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Do you have good cyber insurance? An explosion in perceived cyber threats will lead to an explosion of attention to managing cyber risk, and that attention means booming business for cyber insurers. Randy Milanoff , a lawyer for insurance provider White & Williams, compares the Target data breach to ten Super Bowl advertisement for cyber insurers. By ShannonPerry. We’ve written plenty about data breaches. MORE

Powered by Singapore-based Big Data start-up Crayon Data , BigData-MadeSimple.com tapped the insurance industry as being at the forefront of integrating cloud technology into their digital eco system. MORE

Porup about the newly created cybersecurity insurance industry, and how a policy could fit into an organization's overall security strategy to help minimize risk Guest host Juliet Beauchamp talks with senior writer J.M. MORE

Half of global organizations still don’t have cyber insurance, despite the majority believing cyber-attacks will increase next year, according to FireEye. The security vendor polled 800 CISOs and senior executives across the globe to compile its new Cyber Trendscape Report. More than half (56%) said they believe the risk of attacks will grow next year and 51% […]. MORE

The take-up of cyber security insurance in Australia remains low, but it could increase if data breach notification regulations come into force MORE

To better serve our healthcare provider clients, we recently looked back at the past year of Health Insurance Portability […]. security & risk cybersecurity healthcare Security & Risk MORE

has created a jubilant atmosphere, as the rates are generally expected to boost earnings and investments for many insurers. We are investing in their future and strengthening their long-term financial security with structural improvements that will endure. — To learn what else is driving growth, productivity, and efficiency, download our new guide: 2018 State of the Insurance Industry. MORE

The recent growth in the cyber insurance market is already improving cybersecurity in some industry segments, and has the potential to do more -- if the industry is able to address its data problem. One area where cyber insurance has already made an impact is in the retail space, said David White, founder and COO at Axio Global , a cyber risk company. MORE

Lloyds of London survey reveals just how badly some European firms are failing in terms of cyber security and low levels of awareness about the role of cyber insurance MORE

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CTO Cyber Security Cyber War NewsThese are some of the cybersecurity stories CTOvision is tracking. For others see our portal into all things cybersecurity and cyberwar. Facebook lets advertisers target users based on sensitive interests CTOvision has been tracking the Facebook data issues for quite a while and will continued to keep you in the loop (see The Ethics Of […]. MORE

We have worked with financial institutions and other high risk organization in cyber security assessments for years and generally view more rigor and attention in this domain as a positive thing. MORE

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With cybersecurity threats on the rise, companies are increasingly taking advantage of cybersecurity insurance. And while cyber insurance can be worth it, it’ll cost you. insurers earned $1B in cyber premiums. You can minimize your premiums by showing your insurance company you’re actively mitigating cyber risks, which is a win-win: lower your risk and secure a more cost-effective insurance plan. MORE

Read Elana Ashanti Jefferson list top ten reasons why companies, small and big, should buy cyber insurance on Property Casualty 360 : In a move that reflects the growing urgency for companies, organizations and institutions worldwide to proactively face down and mitigate cybercrime, Beazley, a longtime cyber insurance market leader, announced recently that it has […]. Cyber Security News MORE

The Travelers insurance company has teamed up with Symantec to give policyholders cyber security assessments and consultation in order to help them manage risks. The self-assessment consists of filling out a 25-question survey and getting a written report of how well their network and data protection stacks up. If they want to, they can talk to a consultant who walks them through the results and recommends steps they could take to remediate risks. MORE

Stage 2 requires expanded use of patient portals, as well as implementation of secure messaging, allowing patients to exchange information with physicians regarding their health care. Secure Messaging Requires Authentication and Secure Networks. Network Security. MORE

McKinsey & Company Founded in 1871, Economical Insurance operates within the old and relatively static Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance industry. Economical sees itself as the insurance company “For Canadians by Canadians.” MORE

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Over the past few years, drones have transitioned from military-only applications into a strategic asset that is transforming a range of industries such as construction, real estate, insurance, and agriculture. MORE

The regulations themselves are a part of, and a driver to, a set of complex problems for industry — presently, with risk being transferred away from DoD to its contractors who will find risk rebounding to them via their “cyber” insurance policies. MORE

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Insurance companies typically have decades of data, if not more, on which to base their risk estimates. That's starting to change, as insurers expand their services so that they can better educate their customers about cyber risk and even help them defend against attacks before they happen and deal with the fallout of when a breach does occur. Corporate financial officers, security managers, and insurance brokers have different understanding of risk, for example. MORE

HIPAA was enacted in 1996, and by April 2005 security standards were required to be in place for most covered entities. This post provides an overview of key elements we believe security and technology professionals (and most citizens) should be tracking. MORE

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cybersecurity information security Insurance security & risk CyberinsuranceIn late March, Marsh announced the launch of a program with a number of leading cyberinsurance firms including Allianz, AXA, Beazley, XL, and Zurich to evaluate cybersecurity products and services. MORE

These two agencies are the Federal Reserve and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. The FDIC insures customer deposits which means that customers won’t lose their money in the case of a bank failure. CIOs have to be able to anticipate the worst Image Credit: josef.stuefer. MORE

Insurance startups that use the latest IT are gaining customers but still face challenges around trust, security and consumer awareness MORE