The Source for Cyber Insurance News, Insights and Data
Cyberattacks Hit Nearly Half of Portfolio Companies – Almost half of private equity (PE) portfolio companies reported cyber incidents in the past year, many involving ransomware or extortion attempts. PE Cybersecurity and cyber insurance are the focus of the Private Equity Cyber Survey White Paper by QBE, which surveyed 300 risk managers and CISOs at … Read more
Guardrails After the Crash: A Curious Delay in Action Despite high-profile data breaches and ransomware attacks, organizations are still slow to boost cybersecurity spending. It is an age-old tradition of worrying about the barn door only after the horse has escaped. The 2025 Security Budget Benchmark Report by IANS Research and Artico Search shows clear … Read more
Government and Enterprise Cybersecurity Spending Fuels Tech Industry Growth Technology companies are seeing new revenue streams thanks to rising cybersecurity spending across both commercial and government sectors. Fitch Ratings reported that the uptick follows several high-profile cyberattacks. Recent incidents in the European retail sector pushed businesses to take security more seriously. Other industries, such as … Read more
In the acronym-laden world of cybersecurity, distinguishing KEVs (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities) from CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) isn’t just alphabet soup—it’s critical to your security posture. “Know your KEVs, solve your CVEs” could be the rallying cry, but a new report suggests that not all “critical” vulnerabilities are genuinely urgent. The study by OX Security, … Read more
Google Cloud Grows Cyber Insurance Options and Global Reach Google Cloud has significantly expanded its Risk Protection Program (RPP) in 2025, enabling businesses to better assess, manage, and transfer cyber risks. This move reflects a broader shift toward integrated cybersecurity and insurance solutions for cloud environments. With new partners and updated features, the RPP now … Read more