Cyber Liability Insurance: Key Takeaways From PLUS Cyber Symposium

I attended the 2026 PLUS Cyber Symposium in New York City, where the agenda, as you might already have guessed, focused on cyber liability insurance. The sessions provided useful insights for brokers, carriers, claims teams, and security leaders working in a rapidly changing threat environment. The following summaries cover the main themes from each panel. … Read more

Sophos And Spektrum Labs Launch FastTrack Program Linking MDR To Cyber Insurance Policy Approval

Security Data Now Drives Cyber Insurance Policy Approval Sophos and Spektrum Labs have launched a joint program linking managed detection and response security data to cyber insurance policy underwriting, aimed at simplifying qualification and improving underwriting visibility. The companies introduced the Insurability FastTrack program, directly integrating Sophos MDR with Spektrum Labs’ cyber resilience validation platform. … Read more

LevelBlue Launches Incident Response Retainer Aligned With Cyber Insurance Requirements

New Retainer Model Expands Incident Response Readiness LevelBlue launched a new Resilience Retainer that focuses on incident readiness, rapid response, and alignment with legal and cyber insurance requirements. Over 300 incident response professionals worldwide provide organizations with prioritized support for investigations, containment, and recovery during cyber incidents. LevelBlue replaces traditional incident response retainers that rely … Read more

The Role Of The CISO Hits A Boardroom Access Wall, 2026 Report Finds

The CISO’s role is expanding at many companies, but at other firms, they still lack access to top decision-makers. A new report looking at this layer of corporate leadership finds just 25% of CISOs say board briefings on cyber risk last longer than 30 minutes. The 2026 Benchmark Report: How Boards Are Partnering With CISOs was created … Read more

Integris Report Flags Fragile Trust As Banking Cybersecurity Fears Rise

A bank customer checks their balance before having coffee. The screen loads quickly, and trust in the bank is just as fast. According to Integris, this trust is fragile. A single breach can make it disappear just as quickly. Security now shapes where people park their paychecks. Integris found that 51% chose their bank because … Read more