What’s happening today in the cyber insurance market is comparable to what happens to property insurance in a region that experiences a major hurricane or devastating flood. Not only are your company’s premiums increasing; oftentimes, insurers are scrutinizing your overall risk preparedness as part of their renewal process. In the first part of this two-part series, we’ll examine why cybersecurity insurance premiums have skyrocketed.
Data breaches and cybercrime are all too common. And in recent years, ransomware attacks have caused many organizations to face hefty extortion payments, legal fees, and reputational damage – not to mention the major headache that comes with each. Cyber insurance has become a powerful tool in the world of cyberattacks to help protect organizations from the implications of a ransomware attack, but many don’t understand what a cyber insurance policy actually covers.
The growth in frequency and severity of cyberattacks has caused organizations to rethink their security strategies. Major recent security threats, such as high-profile ransomware attacks and the Log4Shell vulnerabilities disclosed in 2021, have led to a greater focus on identity protection as adversaries rely on valid credentials to move laterally across target networks.
Whether you own a small business or you are a member of a global enterprise you may be wondering whether or not cyber insurance is worth the investment. In this article I will cover the benefits of cyber insurance, how it differs from standard liability insurance, trends in the cyber insurance industry, and many other burning questions you’re likely to have when deciding if cyber insurance is right for your business.
Cyber attacks are very common in today’s corporate world. Consequently, they are becoming an increasing concern for organizations. With cyber incidents of different intensity and nature happening every day all over the world, businesses are turning to cybersecurity solutions and cyber insurance as a way to protect themselves from harmful effects of data breaches.
In our predictions, we highlight how cybersecurity will become a key area for insurers in 2022. The seriousness and growth in damages caused by cyberthreats has raised the price of policies sharply in 2021, according to experts. Given this situation, companies must either be prepared to take out new insurance at higher rates or expect a rise in the cost of their current policy. But what elements determine the cost of cyber insurance for insurers? There are 5 key factors, both internal and external.
Since the start of the pandemic, the cyber insurance industry has been facing its biggest challenge to date. A ransomware crime spree is demonstrating the speed and scale of cyber risk and how this type of risk is unlike any other insurable risk. The number of ransomware attacks increased by 150%. Total ransoms paid are up 311%. The dramatic rise in frequency and severity resulted in a record high loss ratio of 67% for insurance carriers.
This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. There are more online stores and services available than ever, and you are able to shop for almost anything online whether it's groceries or insurance. There are many ways to protect yourself while browsing the internet, and one of those ways is to choose reputable businesses with strong security. Although there are standards for online businesses to follow, some have better safety measures in place than others.
The modern digital environment is more risky than ever before, and the incidence of cyberattacks only increased throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. In this day and age, even the most robust security systems may still be penetrated or breached by a sophisticated cyber-attack. This means companies can no longer afford to be complacent about security.
