Cyber Insurers Tighten Security Requirements for 2024 Policies

Amid a steady rise in costly cybercrime attacks targeting businesses, organizations seeking or renewing cyber insurance policies in 2024 are facing stricter security requirements from insurers looking to reduce risk exposure. According to Netwrix’s 2024 Hybrid Security Trends Report, 30% of insured organizations implemented additional security measures to qualify for a cyber policy this year, … Read more

Cyber Insurance Sunday – Upload

Here it is—Your Cyber Insurance Sunday—Upload. The latest cybersecurity insurance news. A few items from the week. Some we reported on, and others we found interesting: Reports to note, Cobalt on Pentesting, Netwrix on global cyberattacks, SecurityScorecard “Redefining Resilience” in the digital economy. Aviva, RiskEye, and Berkley with human concerns. And partnership and acquisition news … Read more

Netwrix Reports Sharp Increase in Cyberattacks and Consequent Business Losses

In its latest report, Netwrix unveils the stark and growing menace of cyberattacks that have surged over the past year. The 2024 Hybrid Security Trends Report, distilled from a survey of 1,309 IT and security experts worldwide, exposes that a staggering 79% of organizations have been prey to cyberattacks in the last 12 months—marking an … Read more

Half of Cyber Insureds Improve Their Security As Part of Getting Policy: Survey

The cyber insurance industry has long asserted that its underwriting processes, combined with security tech embedded in policies or supplied by third parties, will improve their clients’ security and impact the broader economy. Some carriers have provided statistics on breaches that appear to support the proposition. Cyber security company Netwrix tested this with a survey … Read more

Cyber Insurance: A Must-Have for Businesses in the Digital Age

In today’s digital age, cyber threats are a constant reality for businesses of all sizes. A single data breach can have devastating financial consequences, from lost revenue and customer trust to hefty fines and legal fees. That’s why cyber insurance is more important than ever before. A recent survey by Netwrix, a cybersecurity vendor, found … Read more

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