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The energy, oil/gas and utilities sector has the highest level of cyber insurance coverage, with 97% of surveyed organizations reporting policies (most of them standalone.) The lowest adoption of cyber security coverage is found in the “Central/federal government” and IT, tech and telecom sectors. To be sure, even with the lowest penetration, these two sectors … Read more
NuHarbor Security, a managed security provider, has unveiled the second annual edition of the SLED Cybersecurity Priorities Report (CPR), shedding light on the often overlooked state, local, and education (SLED) organizations in the cybersecurity landscape. The report delves into the challenges and innovations within the SLED community. This report features insights from interviews with prominent … Read more
The HHS 405(d) Program (see below) is an industry group supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that is attempting to improve cyber security in the health industry. See examples of its resources and projects here. (We’ve reported numerous stories on cyber insurance for healthcare organizations and hospitals.) The HHS program … Read more
Oakland was hit with a ransomware attack attack in May and the fall out continues, along with what to us is a surprising, and positive, focus by local media on the city’s cyber insurance coverage. The most recent reporting reveals the city has apparently failed to notify many citizens that their personal information was revealed … Read more
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a new cybersecurity guide in response to the increasing risks facing federal IT systems. The GAO Cybersecurity Program Audit Guide offers comprehensive guidance for conducting cybersecurity performance audits. This guide is designed with two basic objectives. First, assist Congress, federal departments, state and local auditors, private sector … Read more