Cybersecurity Readiness: Why Most Enterprises Overestimate Their Resilience

Cybersecurity and insurance leaders should consider bringing in more psychologists to help overcome the challenges inherent in human behavior: overconfidence, narcissism, underestimating time requirements, and other traits that undermine effective cybersecurity. These human factors help explain why many organizations feel prepared for cyber threats but are still vulnerable. Kyndryl’s latest survey reveals a troubling gap … Read more

The Role of Human Error in Cybersecurity Failures and How to Mitigate It

Humans are the heartbeat of any organization, driving innovation, decision-making, and daily operations; as both customers and employees, they keep businesses afloat. However, with human involvement comes the inevitability of human error. This issue transcends industries—whether it’s the 1999 NASA Mars Climate Orbiter crash caused by a metric conversion error or the 2021 Colonial Pipeline … Read more

Berkley Cyber Risk Solutions Launches Crisis Counseling Coverage for Data Breach Victims

Data breaches, often triggered by human error, not only compromise security but also bring significant emotional distress and financial impacts to the employees involved. The stress and guilt stemming from these incidents can affect productivity and well-being, leading to a tangible cost for businesses. In response, Berkley Cyber Risk Solutions, a division of the Berkley … Read more

Ramping Cyber Insurance Premiums Help Hiscox Hit Profitability in H1 2021 

Hiscox Ltd (LSE:HSX) lists increasing cyber insurance rates as part of its turn to profitability in the first half of 2021, according to its 2021 interim and Chairman’s statement. “Rate strengthening is particularly prominent in cyber, where we have seen an average rate increase of 20%, primarily in response to the increased frequency and severity … Read more

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