“Smart Cities” Drive Cyber Insurance for Government

Ever been in a massive traffic jam and wonder what the heck was causing it? The citizens of one city actually got a (disturbing) answer — a cyber hack was the culprit. The Polish town of Olsztyn—a “Smart City” with automated traffic monitoring and Wi-Fi-equipped trams—ground to a halt in 2023 due to a cyber … Read more

Incident Response Made Clear: Powerful Words, Tough Choices, and a Cyber Insurance Reality Check

Words matter! Every single one. “The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter. ’tis the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning,” is how Mark Twain put it. He may not have been talking about incident response following a cyberattack, but his admonition still applies. A cyberattack can feel like … Read more

Cyber Insurance Market Surges Toward $73.5 Billion by 2033

Global Market Poised for Strong Growth – The cyber insurance market is projected to reach USD 73.5 billion by 2033. This estimate is courtesy of new research from the IMARC Group. It stood at USD 14.2 billion in 2024. This growth represents a 17.88% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the forecast period. Rising Threats … Read more

Digital Healthcare Booms Amid Rising Cyber and AI Risks – CFC Report Finds

CFC, a specialist insurance provider, reports that the global digital healthcare industry is booming, driven by technology advancements and shifting patient expectations. Now, the cyber risk part. CFC’s latest Digital Healthcare Report highlights key trends shaping the sector, emphasizing the rising risks from cyber threats, AI liability, and telemedicine practices. AI Liability and Data Privacy … Read more

The Beckage Firm Announces the Promotion of Lee Merreot to Partner in Data Privacy Law

The Beckage Firm has announced the promotion of Lee Merreot, Esq., CIPM, CIPP/US, and CIPP/E to partner. The women-owned firm specializes in cybersecurity and data privacy law. Lee Merreot’s Role at The Beckage Firm Merreot has been a key member of The Beckage Firm, advising businesses on privacy and cybersecurity compliance. She helps companies implement … Read more

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