AI Risk: Shadow AI Usage Surges, Raising Cyber Liability Stakes

Shadow AI usage and AI Risk are significant cybersecurity and cyber liability insurance concerns for 2026

Resisting The New-New-Shiny Thing Is Hard! UpGuard’s new “State of Shadow AI” report lands with a jolt. The study shows widespread use of unapproved Artificial Intelligence at work. “8 out of 10 employees” use unauthorized tools, according to the companion press release. Security leaders participate, too. “68% of security leaders… admit to incorporating unauthorized AI,” … Read more

Microsegmentation Cuts Risk Fast: Lower Cyber Insurance Premiums, Faster Containment

Cyber Insurance News - Segmentation Lowers Premiums

A modern network works like a high-rise office. Guards secure the lobby doors. Interior floors and suites still need locks. Microsegmentation installs those interior locks across digital hallways. It limits intruder movement and speeds containment when trouble starts. It also improves terms for cyber insurance premiums and is increasingly part of the underwriting process. That … Read more

Cybersecurity Overdone: Too Many Tools in the MSP Kitchen

Fatigue Is Routine For MSP Security Teams – Picture a busy kitchen preparing Thanksgiving dinner. But there’s something amiss. Ten timers scream. Four ovens disagree on temperature. Three recipe apps push conflicting steps. The chef spins between beeps and alerts. Knives pause and sauce boils over while screens demand taps. Guests hear alarms, not progress. … Read more

Stellar Cyber Unveils Advanced Threat Detection Platform for Cyber Insurance and Risk Assessment

Cyber Risk Stellar Cyber has released an upgraded MITRE ATT&CK Coverage Analyzer. The advanced threat detection tool now allows organizations to quantify detection posture and optimize cyber risk for insurance purposes. Jeff Hill, Global Senior Director at Stellar Cyber, stated, “Risk managers, enterprise security leaders, and insurers need modern tools to understand how technology decisions … Read more

GenAI Adoption Outpaces Security: 2025 Data Threat Report Exposes Gaps and Solutions

GenAI Surges Ahead, But Security Gaps Widen Thales’ 2025 Data Threat Report reveals that enterprises are embracing generative AI (GenAI) faster than ever. One-third of surveyed organizations report being in the “integration” or “transformation” phase. Yet, only a small portion have adjusted cybersecurity measures to match this rapid AI adoption. Nearly 70% cite the GenAI … Read more

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