CISA Releases Draft Update to Cyber Incident Response Plan for Public Review

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published a draft update to the National Cyber Incident Response Plan (NCIRP) and is seeking public input. This update, the first since the plan’s original release in 2016, reflects changes in federal policies and cyber operations. The NCIRP provides a framework for coordinating responses to significant cyber incidents … Read more

Beazley Names Alessandro Lezzi as Group Head of Cyber Risks

Beazley, a leading specialty insurer, has appointed Alessandro Lezzi as Group Head of Cyber Risks. Lezzi will report to Paul Bantick, the Group Chief Underwriting Officer. Lezzi brings over a decade of experience as Beazley’s Head of International Cyber. His track record so far gets high praise in the company announcement of the appointment, noting … Read more

Opinion – Cybersecurity’s Hollywood Connection: Why SecurityScorecard’s Advisory Move Matters

As readers of Cyber Insurance News know, I’ve been immersed in the world of cyber insurance and security, covering the issues and people impacting the sector and, along with our team, writing hundreds of stories and posts on the cyber insurance industry. I’ve encountered a domain that is often cloaked in technical jargon and acronyms. Then there’s the financial complexity … Read more

97% of Top U.S. Banks Hit by Third-Party Data Breaches in 2024 – SecurityScorecard

I read it and thought this isn’t new, “97% of Leading U.S. Banks Impacted by Third-Party Data Breaches in 2024.” I went to check on SecurityScorecard’s website. I was wrong; it is new, and I’d confused it with this press release from last month, “97% of Top U.S. Retailers Experienced a Third-Party Breach.” While my … Read more

Beyond Social Media’s Risks: Identity Theft Targets Kids Online

As if online predators and the adverse effects of social media on children’s development weren’t enough to keep parents awake at night, the digital age has added a new nightmare to the list: identity theft. Children’s personal information is increasingly exposed online. As you can imagine, criminals are exploiting their digital footprints to commit fraud, … Read more

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