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Cyber Insurers Pull Back Amid Increase in Cyber Attacks, Costs

eSecurity Planet

The explosion of ransomware and similar cyber incidents along with rising associated costs is convincing a growing number of insurance companies to raise the premiums on their cyber insurance policies or reduce coverage, moves that could further squeeze organizations under siege from hackers. Insurers Assessing Risks.

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Ransomware Protection in 2021

eSecurity Planet

The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. Raising awareness about ransomware is a baseline security measure. As training sessions have little influence over staff for every potential attack, it makes added security more imperative.

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UK: Supreme Court judgment in Morrisons – employer not vicariously liable for data breach

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

The court declined to specifically consider the General Data Protection Regulation, (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”). This emphasises the need for appropriate controls and information governance and insurance to be implemented to mitigate the risk of these claims arising in the first place. Implications for employers.

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Part 3: OMG! Not another digital transformation article! Is it about effecting risk management and change management?

ARMA International

In fact, “the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response, pointedly noted that since the H1N1 pandemic in 2009, there have been 11 high-level commissions and panels that produced more than 16 reports, with the vast majority of recommendations never implemented” (Fink 2021). 2020, p 6). Customer Experience Risks.

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Top Cybersecurity Startups to Watch in 2022

eSecurity Planet

Information security products , services, and professionals have never been in higher demand, making for a world of opportunities for cybersecurity startups. With evolving attack methodologies due to machine learning, quantum computing, and sophisticated nation-state hackers, security startups are receiving record funding.

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Top VC Firms in Cybersecurity of 2022

eSecurity Planet

Luckily for cybersecurity startups, there’s no shortage of interest in tomorrow’s next big security vendors. billion in 2021, and growing concerns over data security , software supply chains , and ransomware suggest the market will remain strong through economic ups and downs. How Do VC Firms Work? AllegisCyber Investments.