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A bipartisan group of senators introduced the Small Business Cyber Resiliency Act to provide small businesses with improved access to top-of-the-line cybersecurity resources. The bill was introduced by Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jim Risch (R-ID), Mike Crapo (R-ID), and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV). “Properly combatting cyberattacks on energy infrastructure is critically important. By requiring Senate … Read more
Cowbell will acquire data from Cloudflare, a provider of anti-DDOS and other security solutions to a wide range of customers. The integration will allow Cowbell to improve risk modeling and provide pricing breaks to its policy holders. Tapping onto the ecosystem of IT providers used by their policy holders appears to be a key part … Read more
Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts files on a victim’s computer, making them inaccessible. The attackers then demand a ransom payment in exchange for the decryption key. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) offer a resource, StopRansomware.gov, to help businesses mitigate their ransomware risk. The site provides … Read more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a set of ten cybersecurity tips for small businesses. These tips are designed to help small businesses protect themselves from cyber-attacks. FCC Tips The FCC has also created a free tool called the Small Biz Cyber Planner to help small businesses create customized cybersecurity plans. You can find … Read more
The provider of “Adaptive Cyber Insurance” has launched its first UK-specialty product and hired Catherine Aleppo as its new sales director for the country. Aleppo previously led the cyber insurance department of a UK broker. She’s an example of the growing bench of experienced cyber insurance executives, very much needed by the rapidly expanding industry. … Read more