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Global Cyber Attacks on Manufacturers Increase Sharply A recent Omdia report commissioned by Telstra International highlights a surge in cyber attacks on manufacturing firms. The study reveals that 80% of manufacturers experienced security breaches last year, yet only 45% are adequately prepared. With the rise of Industry 4.0 and IT-OT convergence, the industry faces heightened … Read more
Industry Growth Driven by New Markets and Products The global cyber insurance market has grown to an estimated $16.6 billion in 2024, according to Guy Carpenter’s latest “Behind the Firewall” report. This represents continued expansion in a market that has stabilized following sharp premium increases in 2021 and 2022. North America remains the dominant player, … Read more
SMEs Struggle to Keep Up with Cybersecurity Standards Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the European Union are falling behind larger organizations in cybersecurity, according to a new report by Marsh in collaboration with the Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA). The report, Why the Cybersecurity Gap Between SMEs and Large Organisations Matters, reveals … Read more
Resilience has expanded its partnership with UK-based insurer RSA to offer surplus lines of cyber insurance to US businesses through London’s wholesale market. The move allows companies with revenue between $75 million and $10 billion to access coverage outside traditional US markets. Expanded Cyber Insurance Capacity Resilience’s new initiative enables US clients to secure cyber … Read more
We’ve reported extensively on the SEC cyber disclosure rule that requires public companies to submit 8-K filings when they’re hit with cyber attacks. For some reason, the rule has attracted criticism from several media outlets in recent days. Earlier this week Bloomberg Law provided a critical review (under paywall) of how companies have responded to … Read more