Are you considering whether cyber insurance is worth it for your organization? It could be. With the rise in ransomware, DDoS attacks and data breaches, cyber insurance is being used as a way for companies to protect themselves as they realize risks in their business. However, many insurers are now excluding ransomware1 and state-backed attacks2 from their coverage. So, how can you determine whether cyber insurance is worth it?

The necessity for robust cybersecurity measures, especially those like CultureAI's simulated phishing training, can't be overstated. Designed to effortlessly assess and enhance your employees' cybersecurity awareness, our automated phishing simulation solution offers a smart and resource-efficient way to stay one step ahead of cyber threats.

For years, cybersecurity teams had a blank check to spend on their efforts. Between rampant ransomware, an exploded distributed workforce post-pandemic, and the uncertainty surrounding digital transformation, CISOs and security teams were given the reins to spend how they pleased. That’s no longer the case. Now, economic headwinds are leading to trimmed budgets and cut resources. To make matters more challenging, sophisticated boards are asking harder questions around cyber risk and exposure.

As digital transformation picks up pace, companies are working with more vendors than ever. According to Gartner, 60% of organizations now work with more than 1,000 third-party vendors — including partners, sub-contractors, and suppliers. These third parties are essential to helping businesses grow and stay competitive, but third parties can also introduce unwanted cyber risk and overhead into the organization.

Compliance testing, also known as conformance testing, is a periodic, independent, and objective assessment of compliance-related processes or controls. As the name implies, you’re testing those controls to see how well they actually work.

Cyber risk uncertainty is growing. Despite massive spending worldwide to the tune of $173 billion, cyber attacks keep occurring. Ransomware attacks—a type of cyberattack that encrypts an organization's network or locks users out of their devices and requires a ransom before restoring access—are costing companies 20 days of downtime on average. Within the next few years, nearly half of companies worldwide will experience cyber attacks on their software supply chains.

Threat intelligence is one of the most potent weapons we have against digital hazards. Yet, many organizations remain uncertain about what it entails, how to apply it effectively, and what threat intelligence solution to choose. This lack of understanding could be detrimental as cyber threats continue to evolve, becoming more sophisticated and disruptive. So, what is threat intelligence, and how can it help bolster an organization’s security posture?

Compliance is often viewed as a “one and done” activity – an annual rite of passage, for example, performed during yearly audits. That is an archaic approach to compliance in the modern business world, and won’t suffice any longer. Instead, organizations must adopt a mindset of continuous compliance, where adherence to regulatory requirements becomes integral to day-to-day operations. How can a company achieve that evolved state?