Cyber Insurance Best Practices

Sophos And Spektrum Labs Launch FastTrack Program Linking MDR To Cyber Insurance Policy Approval

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Security Data Now Drives Cyber Insurance Policy Approval Sophos and Spektrum Labs have launched a joint program linking managed detection and response security data to cyber insurance policy underwriting, aimed at simplifying qualification and improving underwriting visibility. The companies introduced the Insurability FastTrack program, directly integrating Sophos MDR with Spektrum Labs’ cyber resilience validation platform. … Read more

The Role Of The CISO Hits A Boardroom Access Wall, 2026 Report Finds

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The CISO’s role is expanding at many companies, but at other firms, they still lack access to top decision-makers. A new report looking at this layer of corporate leadership finds just 25% of CISOs say board briefings on cyber risk last longer than 30 minutes. The 2026 Benchmark Report: How Boards Are Partnering With CISOs was created … Read more

Overpaying for Ransomware Response Not Covered: Ruling in Cyber Insurance Litigation

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Illinois Cyber Insurance Litigation The ruling in Illinois cyber insurance litigation, which came last month in the state’s appeals court, stemmed from the high-profile 2021 ransomware attack on Kronos Private Cloud (now part of UKG), in which hackers exploited vulnerabilities like Log4j to disrupt payroll and HR services for millions of employees worldwide. Clients, including … Read more

Cyber Insurance for Small Business: Shopify Has Just Named it a Necessity for 2026

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Shopify, the global ecommerce platform, has issued a warning to the millions of companies that use its platform: you better get cyber insurance for small business. “Shopify secures its platform, but you’re responsible for your store’s data. Learn why cyber insurance is essential for protecting your business from data breaches, phishing, and app risks,” the … Read more

D&O or D&O Not, There is No Try — Directors and Officers Need to Worry About D&O Insurance for Cybersecurity

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As global cyber threats intensify, directors and officers (D&Os) face increased regulatory scrutiny, surging litigation and ballooning insurance premiums, according to the latest Allianz Commercial D&O Insurance Insights 2026 report. D&O insurance for cybersecurity is a hot issue in the industry and at many companies. The Risks – D&O Insurance for Cybersecurity The Allianz report … Read more

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