AWS Cyber Insurance Program Demonstrates Growing Fusion of Security Tech & Insurance 

Interesting overview of the AWS Cyber Insurance Program. The program is part of a trend to link automated security assessments and mitigation to insurance. AWS focuses on companies that already use its services and can be easily connected to insurance providers. But the program is more than a sales channel for insurers. They can also … Read more

Howden Provides a Single Policy to Cover  Three Nightmares of Cyber Attacks 

Howden, a global insurance broker, has launched a new product that brings together professional indemnity (PI), crime and cyber liability into one policy. The new product, called Howden ProSecure, is designed to save businesses money and improve efficiency by reducing the need to manage multiple policies. PI insurance protects businesses against claims made against them … Read more

SEC Reveals Its Cyber Reporting Rule, Scrambling and Confusion Sure to Follow 

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued its new cybersecurity rule, which aims to enhance transparency and accountability in managing cyber risks. The rule requires businesses to promptly report any material cyber breaches within four business days. Additionally, companies are obligated to disclose their processes for managing cybersecurity risks. The SEC asserts this … Read more

Resilience Bags $100 million D-Round from Venture Capital Funds; Reports All Its Clients Avoided Ransom Payments in 2022

The round adds to $225 million already raised by the company. The round was led by Intact Ventures, an affiliate of Resilience’s primary capacity provider, with participation by Lightspeed Venture Partners, General Catalyst and Founders Fund. “’Securing a digital world at enterprise scale requires fundamental behavior change,’ said Arif Janmohamed, Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, … Read more

Insurance for Catastrophic State-Backed Cyber Attacks? Lloyd’s Exclusions Continue to Confuse Markets As Other Insurers Struggle With Their Own Strategies 

When Lloyd’s provided updated guidance and exclusions for nation-state cyber attacks, some industry players and news outlets concluded the organization intended to jettison all such coverage. Not so, Lloyd’s said earlier this year, asserting it wanted to ensure such coverage was distinguished from general cyber insurance and its risk was properly priced. But customers continue … Read more

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