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CEOs have false perception of the extent of their cyber risk insurance cover, new report finds

25/03/2015 05:14
Many UK businesses mistakenly believe insurance products they have bought cover them against the cost of damage stemming from cyber attacks, according to a new report by the government and insurance broker Marsh. The report on the role of insurance in managing and mitigating cyber...

Only 2 percent of large British firms have cyber insurance

24/03/2015 03:56
(Reuters) - Only 2 percent of large British firms have separate insurance against cyber attacks and the number dwindles to nearly zero for smaller firms, the government said in a report on Monday. Responding to concern that companies are not protected against the risks of cyber attacks, which cost...

Is the internet of things useful to marketers?

21/03/2015 17:58
The internet of things (IoT) describes a world where all ‘things’ (furniture, appliances, infrastructure, wildlife etc.) can be integrated into the internet.  The oft-cited example is a fridge that logs what food is inside it orders new products wirelessly when it runs...

Barbie can’t keep a secret: Toys cause privacy concerns By Todd M. Rowe

21/03/2015 04:15
In recent posts we have discussed the “Internet of Things” which is used to describe how physical objects around us are increasingly becoming wired to the internet. For example, our prior posts have addressed “smart household appliances,” “smart vehicles” and even Apple’s new “smart watch.” Privacy...

Triggering the (Cyber Liability) Change in Europe by Carl Moore

20/03/2015 05:45
The cyber liability insurance market has gone through a rapid evolution in recent years. Today, there is a range of first-and third-party products on offer designed to meet a variety of clients’’ needs, and a buoyant and competitive market keen to write this business. The US is leading the world in...

VICTIMS OF DDOS ATTACKS FEAR REVENUE & REPUTATION LOSS by Joao Lima

18/03/2015 04:19
According to a survey by Kaspersky Lab and B2B International, the majority of companies believe that revenue and reputation losses are the most damaging consequences of a DDoS attack. This type of cyber bulling has become the most common and affordable weapon used by competitors,...

UK BUSINESSES NEED TO STEP UP TO REALITY OF DATA BREACHES by Eleanor Burns

18/03/2015 04:17
34% do not have a data breach response plan in place at all. A new Experian whitepaper has revealed just how prepared UK businesses are in the event of a data breach, with the findings indicating that many are underestimating their readiness to cope. The data breach landscape is not a positive one....

Meeting the Increased Demand for Cyber Liability Coverage by Caitlin Morgan

15/03/2015 22:17
The demand for Cyber Liability Insurance continues to increase as more companies become aware of how damaging a breach can be to their reputation and how costly an incident can be to their bottom line. Recent cyber attacks against Anthem, Sony, Target, Home Depot and others have only...

The Rise of Cyber Insurance by Sarah Stephens

12/03/2015 23:25
The last decade has seen thousands of highly publicised and cost heavy cyber incidents which have impacted organisations across the globe as well as a range of industry sectors. No company or industry is immune. As the pace of technological change continues unabated, organisations’...

How Employees Accidentally Compromise Their Company's Cyber Security by Asher DeMetz

11/03/2015 06:56
Too often employees inadvertently compromise their company's cyber security policies. Cyber security is a top concern in the IT industry today. In this series, we will look at various threats to cyber security - and what steps businesses can take to meet those threats head on. As a white hat...
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