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“One of the numerous requirements is for organizations to implement and run a PAM (Privileged Access Management) tool that will continuously scan access, provides Just In Time Access (JITA), and delivers protection when credentials are compromised.” CynergisTek (CTEK), a leading cybersecurity firm helping organizations in highly regulated industries navigate emerging security and privacy issues, announces … Read more
“Coalition is not the only cyber insurer this year to attract the attention of venture capital. In March—the same month Coalition announced its Series D—Boston-based Corvus Insurance announced a $100 million Series C at a $750 million valuation, and Pleasanton, California-based insurtech startup Cowbell Cyber raised a $20 million Series A.” Source: VCs Continue To Flock To Cyber Insurance As Coalition’s … Read more
“One broker noted that ‘the insurance industry has done a really poor job on educating brokers and, more importantly, clients about how important cyber coverage is, how great the risk is, and how comprehensive the coverage can be if properly placed.’ Another responded that the industry also needs to be ‘educating non-tech businesses on their … Read more
“‘We went through cyber insurance and also crime insurance and between the two out of the $312,000 fraudulent … we’re recuperating $307,000, so though there will be a $5,000 loss to the district,’ she explained during the business manager reports period. ‘But thankfully, that’s a lot less than we anticipated that it could have been.’” … Read more
“Zurich Global Ventures CEO Says Jack Howell said: ‘BOXX’s prevention-led approach convinced us that they are building a winning business with the potential to actively shape cyber insurance for small to mid-sized businesses and consumers.’” Insurtech startup BOXX has closed its oversubscribed $10m Series A funding round to fund its global expansion plans. Source: Cyber … Read more