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How to make sure your cyber insurance policy pays out

IT Governance

Cyber insurance is big business these days. Damages incurred by information security incidents generally aren’t covered in commercial insurance policies, so a specific policy is necessary to help cover the costs of things like forensic investigation, incident response and notification procedures. Perform staff awareness training.

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Top 8 Cyber Insurance Companies for 2022

eSecurity Planet

That’s where cyber insurance may be able to help. For that reason, most experts now recognize that a complete cybersecurity strategy not only includes technological solutions aimed at preventing, detecting, and mitigating attacks, it should also include cyber insurance to help manage the associated financial risks. That’s a 29.1%

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Cyber Insurers Focus on Catastrophic Attacks and Required Minimum Defenses as Premiums Double

KnowBe4

Recent attacks are helping cyber insurers better understand what security strategies need to be in place and how to price policies based on the risk those policies cover.

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How to Manage Your Cyber Risks

IT Governance

See also: How Defence in Depth Can Help Organisations Tackle Complex Cyber Security Risks Is Cyber Essentials Enough to Secure Your Organisation? Why Cyber Insurance is Essential in 2022. It includes steps such as keeping records of processing activities, conducting data protection impact assessments where required, and training staff.

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How to beat ransomware attackers at their own game

IT Governance

Train your staff. Training your staff to understand this threat, and know what to look out for and what to do if they fall victim is essential. Staff awareness training to reduce the threats that staff can pose both working remotely and in the office. Cyber insurance cover of up to £500,000 for additional peace of mind.

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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #13 [Eye Opener] How to Outsmart Sneaky AI-Based Phishing Attacks

KnowBe4

CyberheistNews Vol 13 #13 | March 28th, 2023 [Eye Opener] How to Outsmart Sneaky AI-Based Phishing Attacks Users need to adapt to an evolving threat landscape in which attackers can use AI tools like ChatGPT to craft extremely convincing phishing emails, according to Matthew Tyson at CSO. "A We must ask: 'Is the email expected?

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How to Protect Your Organisation from a Cyber Attack

IT Governance

Organisations should prepare for these attacks by implementing robust cyber security controls and ensuring that employees know how to manage cyber security controls. Training and professional certification are an ideal place to begin. Why Cyber Insurance is Essential in 2022.