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In today’s digital landscape, identity security is paramount. The dramatic increase of both human and machine identities has changed the rules of cybersecurity. They are how attackers target credentials and access points as their primary method of intrusion. CyberArk’s The Identity Security Imperative: A Leader’s Guide to Securing Every Identity presents a stark reality—identity-based attacks … Read more
According to Woodruff Sawyer & Co.’s annual survey released Monday, 58% of cyber insurers expect cyber risk will increase “slightly” in 2025. This marks an increase from 44% in 2024 but remains lower than 74% in 2023. Cyber insurance rates dropped for many businesses in 2024, with 66% of Woodruff Sawyer clients experiencing cost reductions. … Read more
The RPC Annual Insurance Review 2025 highlights the growing risks in cyber insurance as attacks intensify and insurers adapt to evolving threats. Key issues include rising ransomware incidents, the impact of AI-driven fraud, and increased regulatory scrutiny worldwide. The report assesses significant insurance trends across key international jurisdictions and multiple business lines, covering topics such … Read more
The world of cybersecurity—and the cyber insurance industry that supports it—often feels like a walled garden, accessible only to those fluent in a language of acronyms and technical jargon. Terms like DDoS, MFA, and EDR require yet another layer of decoding, leaving employees and everyday users to navigate complex security concepts with little guidance. This … Read more
The UK government has introduced proposals to increase ransomware incident reporting and reduce payments to cyber criminals. The measures are rooted in the principle that ransom payments fuel the crime by making it more lucrative. Much like negotiating with terrorists, paying ransoms risks emboldening criminals and increasing the likelihood of future attacks while failing to … Read more