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Cyber Insurance and the Changing Global Risk Environment

Security Affairs

When security fails, cyber insurance can become crucial for ensuring continuity. Our reliance on digital technology and the inherited risk is a key driving factor for buying cyber risk insurance. If the technology were to become unavailable, the resulting business impact could be mitigated with cyber insurance.

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26 Cyber Security Stats Every User Should Be Aware Of in 2024

Security Affairs

26 key cyber security stats for 2024 that every user should know, from rising cyber crime rates to the impact of AI technolog y. Cyber Insurance: US cyber insurance premiums soared by 50% in 2022, reaching $7.2 million unfilled cyber security jobs, showing a big need for skilled professionals. million per breach.

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MY TAKE: Can Hollywood’s highly effective ‘source-code’ security tools help make IoT safe?

The Last Watchdog

Related: HBO hack spurs cyber insurance market. And over the years they’ve also financed security breakthroughs – at the source-code level. These security breakthroughs have not received much mainstream attention. But Hollywood has shelled out multi millions to support the advance of source-code security.

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The Discoverability of IoT Devices

eDiscovery Daily

What are IoT Devices. Simple objects such as fridges, watches, doorbells, and washing machines can now be connected to secure networks. Whenever the user is within range and connected to WiFi, IoT devices can be used to turn on the lights, preheat the oven, and more. But what exactly is the definition of an IoT device?

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Highlights from the New U.S. Cybersecurity Strategy

Krebs on Security

The Biden administration today issued its vision for beefing up the nation’s collective cybersecurity posture, including calls for legislation establishing liability for software products and services that are sold with little regard for security. ” Many of the U.S. government-wide Solar Winds compromise.

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Network Security Architecture: Best Practices & Tools

eSecurity Planet

Network security architecture is a strategy that provides formal processes to design robust and secure networks. Effective implementation improves data throughput, system reliability, and overall security for any organization. Network Elements Networks connect physical and virtual assets and control the data flow between them.

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Time and tide waits for no man – IoT in Insurance

CGI

Time and tide waits for no man – IoT in Insurance. This old saying could also be applied for what is happening in the insurance market with IoT and that given the drive behind IoT in both the consumer and business markets. p.butler@cgi.com. Fri, 05/27/2016 - 07:25. Time and tide waits for no man. Cost reduction.