Critical Infrastructure cyber insurance and security

New Report: ICS/OT Cybersecurity Budgets Lag as Attacks Surge, Leaving Critical Infrastructure at Risk

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Imagine getting a report card with words like “insufficient,” “misaligned priorities,” and “fragmented defenses.” That’s the current state of industrial control system (ICS) and operational technology (OT) cybersecurity, according to a new report from OPSWAT and SANS Institute. Despite rising cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, cybersecurity budgets remain inadequate. The obvious result of insufficient ICS/OT cybersecurity … Read more

GAO Report: Coast Guard Must Strengthen Maritime Cybersecurity

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The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a report urging the Coast Guard to enhance its oversight of the Maritime Transportation System (MTS) to address shortcomings in maritime cybersecurity. The report, titled “Coast Guard: Additional Efforts Needed to Address Cybersecurity Risks to the Maritime Transportation System,” identifies critical vulnerabilities, gaps in oversight, and deficiencies … Read more

Cyber Risk Pool Urgently Needed to Protect from Catastrophe

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Why a Cyber Risk Pool is Essential A newly released report from Lockton Re, “Cyber Risk Pools and Public-Private Partnerships: Time to Dive In?” highlights the urgent need for a cyber risk pool to mitigate the financial impact of large-scale cyberattacks. The report warns that existing insurance solutions are insufficient to handle systemic cyber threats, … Read more

92% of Industrial Sites Face Cybersecurity Risks from Remote Access, DeNexus Study Finds

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A new study by DeNexus has revealed that a startling 92% of industrial sites worldwide are at risk from unsecured remote access systems, exposing them to potential losses as high as $1.5 million per location. The research into Industrial cybersecurity risks looked at 254 industrial facilities. Covering North America, Europe, and Australia, underscoring the vulnerability … Read more

EU Countries Blow Off New Cyber Security Regulations & European Commission Is Not Pleased

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The European Commission has launched “infringement procedures” against a majority of its member states for failing to meet an October deadline to enact EU cyber security regulations. The regulations come in two packages: the NIS2 Directive, aimed at enhancing cyber security and the Critical Entities Resilience (CER) Directive, focused on safeguarding critical infrastructure. “The Commission … Read more

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