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Insurance industry may need a better understanding of cyber insurance

January 20, 2015January 17, 2015 Logan B.

Cyber insurance continues to be an issue for the insurance industry Cyber insurance has been around since the 1990’s, but the insurance industry has only recently begun to place more focus on digital threats. Following major attacks against companies like Home Depot, Target, and Sony Pictures, the insurance industry has been working to introduce better cyber insurance products. Better protection may be needed for businesses that could be targeted by malicious groups, as cyber attacks could cause major financial damage that can be very difficult to recover from. Adequately pricing…

Cyber insurance helps Sony recover from major attack

January 15, 2015January 14, 2015 Logan B.

Sony Pictures was rocked by a major cyber attack last year Last year, Sony Pictures was the victim of a major cyber attack that has been called the most destructive event of its kind on a U.S. company. The attack saw a massive amount of personal information exposed to the public, including information concerning the company’s production schedule and the information of millions of consumers. The attack was blamed on hackers in North Korea, and the event was tentatively tied to the release of the movie “The Interview,” which Sony…

Cyber insurance is becoming increasingly necessary

October 23, 2014October 21, 2014 S.Vagus

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Data breaches are becoming more common As data breaches become more common, cyber insurance is attracting more attention. Recent high-profile attacks against companies like Home Depot and JPMorgan Chase have highlighted the damage that a data breach can cause. Companies that do business online often store a wealth of information provided by their customers. This information can be anything from names and addresses to bank and other financial data. While cyber insurance cannot guarantee that a company is safe from an attack, it can help mitigate the damage caused by…

New cyber insurance company being backed by Lloyd’s of London

October 9, 2014October 6, 2014 Logan B.

Tom Ride to work with Lloyd’s in order to form a new insurance organization Tom Ridge, the United States’ first Secretary of Homeland Security, is working with Lloyd’s of London in order to launch a new company that will specialize in cyber insurance. Many of the world’s businesses have become inseparably reliant on technology. Much like the physical world, the digital world is not a safe place and there are many risks that businesses face by embracing technology more completely. Without adequate insurance coverage, companies targeted by malicious digital attacks…

The insurance industry is beginning to take cyber attacks seriously

September 29, 2014September 27, 2014 S.Vagus

Insurers are beginning to develop policies to protect energy grids The insurance industry is beginning to focus more heavily on the digital world. As cyber attacks become more common, their devastating impact is beginning to be better understood by insurers, and some companies have begun offering policies that aim to protect against attacks that could target the energy sector. A significant attack could lead to major, long lasting blackouts that would have serious implications for businesses and consumers alike. As such, insurance protection is becoming more important in order to…