Tag: data loss

Why SMEs Should Not Skimp on Cyber Liability Insurance Investment

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cyber liaiblity insurance for small business owners

Running a small or midsize enterprise (SME) is not a mean feat despite the relatively smaller scale of operations. As a business owner, you may struggle with money and resource constraints more often than you imagine. Embracing a savvy mindset can keep your enterprise afloat, but cutting corners in some areas may cause more harm than good. Business insurance is an element most entrepreneurs consider an unnecessary burden, but it can be a lifesaver. While you may realize the significance of commercial liability coverage, cyber liability insurance might not be…

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Lloyd’s of London specifies cyber crime as a major insurance issue

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Cyber crime is an issue of immense concern according to Lloyd’s of London, one of the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance providers. Risk modeling firms are becoming more concerned over what they are calling “the huge potential cost of data loss.” In the wake of the attack against Sony Online Entertainment, in which hackers made away with the financial data of more than 100 million user accounts, those concerns seem to be warranted. A study from the Ponemon Institute found that in 2010, the cost of data breach rose for…

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