Cyber Essentials Tied To Fewer Cyber Insurance Claims In UK Data

The UK government started the ‘lock the door’ campaign on February 17, 2026. Officials want more organizations to use Cyber Essentials, a UK cybersecurity certification that sets basic security controls against common attacks. They report that organizations with Cyber Essentials made 92% fewer insurance claims last year. The Cyber Security Longitudinal Survey supports this push, … Read more

Cyber Incidents 2025: 10 Costly Shocks That Redefined Cyber Liability Insurance

In 2025, a series of cyber incidents hit businesses hard. Marks & Spencer stopped online orders and faced weeks of disruption. Jaguar Land Rover paused production and took major losses. npm supply-chain attacks put developer secrets at risk. Cloud outages at AWS, Azure, and Cloudflare caused widespread service failures. Tokio Marine HCC International documented these … Read more

Black Kite: Over 70% of Major Retailers Show Exposed Credentials in 2026

A company’s computer system is like a building with many locked doors. Credentials, such as keys and passwords, allow access. When these credentials are compromised, criminals can get in easily and cause problems quickly. This risk is now common in wholesale, retail, and their vendors. Black Kite’s 2026 Wholesale & Retail Report links this danger … Read more

See No Evil: CISOs Still Struggle To Spot Third-Party Risk Across Expanding Supply Chains

Security leaders today face a ‘see no evil’ problem. They cannot protect what they cannot see. Panorays calls third-party cyber risk and defense a “critical challenge” for 2026. Their new CISO survey reveals a big gap between incidents and awareness. While 60% of CISOs have seen more third-party security incidents, only 15% say they have … Read more

Veeam Survey: Cybersecurity Threats and AI Attacks Push Supplier Liability Into Focus For 2026

Boardrooms are increasingly focusing on partner accountability as cybersecurity threats move through supply chains. Ransomware is a worry, but according to a new Veeam survey, 88% of leaders consider partner and supplier security standards important in 2026. Half of those surveyed rate this as extremely important, while 38% view it as moderately important. This trend … Read more

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