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Cyber insurance: What role DevSecOps could soon play
DevOps

Cyber insurance: What role DevSecOps could soon play

Cyber insurers today expect their customers to take proactive security measures, including identity and access management.

By Dave Reeves • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2023
Splunk's 2023 CISO report reveals increasingly disrupted landscape
Security Information and Event Management

Splunk's 2023 CISO report reveals increasingly disrupted landscape

Disrupted cyber attacks are on the rise according to Splunk's CISO Report, with 90% of orgs hit in the past year and 83% paying ransoms.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023
Delinea introduces MFA enforcement in its Secret Server offering
Privileged Access Management

Delinea introduces MFA enforcement in its Secret Server offering

Delinea Secret Server introduces MFA enforcement at depth to meet increasingly stringent cyber insurance requirements.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2023
Cyber insurance claims increased in first half of 2023
Risk & Compliance

Cyber insurance claims increased in first half of 2023

The frequency and severity of cyber insurance claims both increased for businesses in 1H 2023, a new report finds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
Delinea research reveals emerging cyber insurance gap
Fintech

Delinea research reveals emerging cyber insurance gap

Delinea reveals a significant cyber insurance gap is emerging as providers evolve to reduce their exposure while organisations ignore the fine print.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2023
Delinea and Conversational Geek publish a cyber insurance resource
Privileged Access Management

Delinea and Conversational Geek publish a cyber insurance resource

The second edition of the eBook is updated and expanded and includes privileged access management requirements for cyber insurance in 2023.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2023
Cowbell appoints Andrea Collins as Chief Marketing Officer
Expansion

Cowbell appoints Andrea Collins as Chief Marketing Officer

Cyber insurance provider Cowbell announces appointment of Andrea Collins as first CMO, following continued corporate growth & global expansion.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 18th May 2023
50% of companies fell victim to ransomware in the last year
EduTech

50% of companies fell victim to ransomware in the last year

Multiple key revelations are found in the report, and they all point to the continued threat of ransomware globally as they remain at peak levels.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Apr 2023
68% of organisations experienced a known cyberattack within the last 12 months
Cybersecurity

68% of organisations experienced a known cyberattack within the last 12 months

Over two-thirds of organisations have experienced a cyberattack in the past year, with 16% estimating the damage at $50k or more, says Netwrix report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Apr 2023
You've dealt with the ransomware, how come it's back?
Firewalls

You've dealt with the ransomware, how come it's back?

The research shows that in 2022, 33% of Australian ransomware victims were hit more than once, highlighting the need for improved cybersecurity measures.

By Mark Lukie • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2023
Businesses not confident cyber insurance will cover cyber risk
Ransomware

Businesses not confident cyber insurance will cover cyber risk

Cyber security decision makers lack confidence in their cyber insurance, with only 19% sure it will cover their risks in 2023, according to a report by CSI.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber insurance stories

Somerville partners PSC to help firms take cyber insurance
Ransomware

Somerville partners PSC to help firms take cyber insurance

The partnership will provide organisations with a cyber insurance checklist supporting their requirements for tailored cyber insurance policies.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Tue, 9th May 2023
Espria implores business leaders to review cyber insurance
Supply Chain

Espria implores business leaders to review cyber insurance

Espria has issued a warning to all business leaders in the UK that now is the time to review the small print of any corporate insurance contracts.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2023
BizCover continues to excel with new cyber insurance offering
Cybersecurity

BizCover continues to excel with new cyber insurance offering

Cybercrime is targeting small businesses more frequently, with Australian SMEs at high risk. Cyber insurance is now a necessity, says BizCover.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Apr 2023
Construction and manufacturing top industries hit by ransomware
Data Protection

Construction and manufacturing top industries hit by ransomware

Construction and manufacturing firms face the highest ransomware risk, as attacks cost businesses millions and can halt operations.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Nov 2021
Major cyberattack a matter of when, not if
Malware

Major cyberattack a matter of when, not if

Health services could face major disruption as officials warn a severe cyberattack is likely, with insurance cover still scarce among firms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Ransomware attacks highlight need for insurance
Malware

Ransomware attacks highlight need for insurance

Barely five per cent of New Zealand firms have cyber cover, leaving them exposed as ransomware claims and attacks climb sharply.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
Australian economy at risk of losing billions to cyber attacks
EduTech

Australian economy at risk of losing billions to cyber attacks

Cyber attacks could cost Australia up to $16bn, according to a new study by specialist insurance firm Lloyd's. Sydney is the 12th most at-risk city.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2016