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

Joint (Cyber) Insurance Funds (JIFs) For Public Sector Enterprises

An example from broker Conner Strong & Buckelew: “A key thing to convince the insurance companies to get onboard was having a large retention… We decided to implement a large deductible to start with, large enough to deal with many of the claims that we see from membership, and also to give the members an … Read more

Scenarios for the Future of Cyber Insurance: Report from Conning 

The insurance research firm considers the future of the industry, including if a catastrophic attack occurs. “(A) still immature cyber market is rocked by one or more near-term catastrophe events on a scale not previously seen, denting confidence in available cyber risk models and deterring investors from committing capital to the nascent cyber catastrophe bond … Read more

No Lazy Days of Summer for K-12 Schools Trying to Get Their Cyber Insurance Renewed 

“Most school districts’ insurance policies expire on July 1, which means it is crunch time for collecting information and submitting applications. K–12 IT leaders should work in partnership with their insurance brokers to renew or apply for insurance policies, including cyber insurance, for the upcoming year. For the 1,981 schools hit by ransomware last year, … Read more

University of California System Sues Lloyd’s Over 2014 Hack 

Lloyd’s denies it has to pay under the terms of the insurance policy, but the university system claims the damages are covered under California rules of policy interpretation. A 2019 legal settlement puts the university on the hook for $7 million and the system’s internal costs are likely substantial. Disputes such as this are no … Read more

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