At the start of the year, Microsoft detected a nation-state cyberattack on its corporate systems, highlighting the widespread impact and seriousness of these threats. After defeating the threat, Microsoft shared a blog post detailing the incident as a case study resource for the cybersecurity community.
Let's dive into what an advanced cyberattack looks like and the security solutions that will...
Real incidents provide the hardest and most valuable lessons. Imagine a regular workday transformed instantly into a battleground against invisible digital adversaries. This isn't a scene from a spy thriller; it's a real-life scenario that unfolded within a corporate network, leading to a security breach. The incident in question didn't just expose vulnerabilities; it provided a blueprint for...
As October draws to a close, we wrap up another insightful and educational Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Throughout the month, we highlighted four essential tips that form the foundation of a robust cybersecurity strategy. Let's recap the key takeaways from this important campaign.
Let's start with a look back at our recent "Trick-or-Threat? Cybersecurity Awareness Webinar," held at the end of...
Cyber criminals have the world at their fingertips thanks to the technology we use every day. But as consumers and business users become more informed, especially through the growing prevalance of Security Awareness Training Programs, the "easy" and well-known scam tactics of years past are becoming less effective.
Data breaches and subsequent identity theft are unfortunate but common occurrences today and have only increased since the onset of the pandemic.
In the earliest days of digital networking, organizations used firewalls as a boundary wall between an organization and the outside risks posed by the internet. It was a security framework that worked well at first — so well, in fact, that the perimeter-first ideology has persisted even to this day, despite the evidence that this approach is no...
Cybersecurity is complex and constantly changing, so as the threats continue to rise, you may wonder, "whose responsibility is cybersecurity?"
By adopting a Compliance First strategy when choosing solutions and vendors, you can identify those that do not comply with your requirements & eliminate them in order to be prepared for your cyber insurance questionnaires. It also means evaluating your current solutions and vendors and replacing those that cannot...
If you think that your cybersecurity insurance claim will be cleared with no questions asked, think again. While reviewing your claim, your cyber insurance provider will assess whether you took “due care” to protect your business from being compromised by a cyberattack. While having a cyber liability insurance policy is non-negotiable today, you cannot be fully assured that your insurer will...
Cyber insurance (also referred to as cyber liability insurance or data breach insurance) provides coverage for the impact of data breaches and cyberattacks. In recent years, cyber insurance brokerages have begun to recognize that security controls which reduce risk and liability are foundational to every organization's security posture.
When applying for cybersecurity insurance this year, many organizations were surprised by new protocols during the security interview. What is causing this, and what are some of the new changes to cyber insurance renewals to be on the lookout for? Here's what we've found.
After the COVID-19 pandemic began, organizations have seen an increase in cyberattacks due...
Clients have been engaging our team for assistance with cybersecurity insurance renewals with increased frequency, which has raised the question: Why? Is it that...
Penetration tests are considered one of the best returns on investment for a security program because they provide verified, immediate, and actionable data to better secure your environment.
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