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Cysurance & Sophos expand cyber protection program to Australia
Firewalls

Cysurance & Sophos expand cyber protection program to Australia

Cysurance partners with Sophos to bring its successful US cyber protection program to Australia, offering enhanced ransomware protection and cyber-insurance policies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Aon & SentinelOne team up to battle cyber threats
Unified Communications

Aon & SentinelOne team up to battle cyber threats

Global cost of cyber breaches may hit USD $23.84 billion by 2027, prompting Aon and SentinelOne to form a strategic alliance, enhancing cyber insurance processes.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024
Survey: investments in cybersecurity needed for insurance
Firewalls

Survey: investments in cybersecurity needed for insurance

Nearly all companies with cyber insurance have bolstered cybersecurity to meet policy terms, yet recovery costs from attacks, averaging USD $2.73 million, outstrip coverage.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
Survey shows 76% of firms boost cyber defences for insurance
Firewalls

Survey shows 76% of firms boost cyber defences for insurance

Some 76% of firms bolstered cyber defences to secure insurance, though many remain unclear on coverage specifics amid rising attack recovery costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024
AttackIQ and Trium Cyber partner to grow security solutions
DevOps

AttackIQ and Trium Cyber partner to grow security solutions

AttackIQ has partnered with Trium Cyber to provide policyholders with AttackIQ Flex, aiming to boost cybersecurity maturity and mitigate risks.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
CrowdStrike launches Falcon for Insurability to aid cyber insurers
Breach Prevention

CrowdStrike launches Falcon for Insurability to aid cyber insurers

CrowdStrike's new Falcon for Insurability initiative aims to lower underwriting risks for cyber insurers and enhance organisations' cyber resilience using AI-powered defences.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Survey reveals gaps in IT security training across firms
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Survey reveals gaps in IT security training across firms

A survey by Hornetsecurity shows 26% of organisations lack IT security training, urging better preparedness against rising AI-driven cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
BforeAI launches PreCrime Guarantee offering tenfold reimbursements
Risk & Compliance

BforeAI launches PreCrime Guarantee offering tenfold reimbursements

Cybersecurity firm BforeAI launches PreCrime Guarantee, pledging up to ten times reimbursement of service contracts if their AI fails to prevent a cyberattack.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
MSP survey: cybersecurity skills shortage & technology updates lead challenges
Firewalls

MSP survey: cybersecurity skills shortage & technology updates lead challenges

Sophos' MSP Perspectives 2024 survey reveals that keeping up with the latest cybersecurity technologies is the top challenge for MSPs, according to 39% of respondents.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Rise in ransomware accelerates cyber insurance adoption
Ransomware

Rise in ransomware accelerates cyber insurance adoption

Arctic Wolf's Cybersecurity Report reveals a rise in ransomware and Business Email Compromise attacks, pushing global firms towards increased cyber insurance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Arctic Wolf introduces Cyber Resilience Assessment tool
Cybersecurity

Arctic Wolf introduces Cyber Resilience Assessment tool

Security operations firm, Arctic Wolf rolls out Cyber Resilience Assessment tool to strengthen companies' cybersecurity profiles and insurability by aligning them to industry-standard frameworks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
AI-driven cyberattacks and defences to create a battle of algorithms in 2024
Multi-factor authentication

AI-driven cyberattacks and defences to create a battle of algorithms in 2024

In 2024, it's clear that cybersecurity will remain a top priority for organisations and governments worldwide.

By Joseph Carson • 6 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
Businesses challenged by supply chain cybersecurity threats
EduTech

Businesses challenged by supply chain cybersecurity threats

97% of UK firms face ongoing supply chain cyber threats, enduring negative impacts in the past year, reveals BlueVoyant.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023

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Cyberattack concerns grow among Singapore & Malaysia firms
Ransomware

Cyberattack concerns grow among Singapore & Malaysia firms

New research reveals alarming cyberattack trends in Singapore and Malaysia, with many companies resorting to paying ransoms.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Small UK businesses face cyber security challenges & solutions
EduTech

Small UK businesses face cyber security challenges & solutions

UK firms reported 2.39 million cybercrimes in 2023, with small businesses facing unique challenges. Markel Direct's Rob Rees outlines key strategies for protection.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024
UK IT leaders express dissatisfaction with cyber insurance options
Leadership

UK IT leaders express dissatisfaction with cyber insurance options

A Coalition study reveals 87.6% of UK's mid-sized business IT leaders have faced cyber-attacks, voicing concerns about current insurance offerings' efficacy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
IAG launches Cylo to boost cyber resilience for small businesses
Insurance Australia Group

IAG launches Cylo to boost cyber resilience for small businesses

IAG debuts Cylo, a cyber underwriting agency supported by CGU, to enhance cyber resilience for small Australian businesses with revenues up to AUD $10 million.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
CYFOR Group announces new CTO & Head of Incident Response
Cybersecurity

CYFOR Group announces new CTO & Head of Incident Response

CYFOR Group bolsters its growth plan with the appointments of Andrew Frowen as CTO and William Poole as Head of Incident Response.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024