Cyber insurance has a strange past: AIG first took cyber insurance to market in 1997 despite a total lack of actuarial data to inform premiums or policies. Essentially, the industry ran on guesswork. Even today, the cyber insurance market is…
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Forensic Cyberpsychology: Profiling the Next-Generation Cybercriminal
Cybercrime is a major concern for individuals, businesses, and governments alike. As technology advances, so do the tactics and sophistication of those who seek to exploit it for nefarious purposes. Data shows that, on average, a cyber attack occurs every…
Tips to Help Leaders Improve Cyber Hygiene
The cyber threat landscape continues to be an unpredictable challenge for organizations as more of them embrace digitization. When it comes to maintaining stability and security in the age of rampant cyber attacks and record levels of data breaches plaguing…
Understanding Managed Service Providers (MSPs): Choosing the Right Provider
The demand for robust security, transparency, and accountability is at an all-time high, and many businesses are relying on managed service providers (MSPs) to manage their IT infrastructure, ensure data security, or provide seamless operational support. Concurrently, MSPs must continuously…
UK Businesses Face New Cyber-Attacks Every 44 Seconds in Q2 2024
In the second quarter of 2024, UK businesses faced cyber-attacks every 44 seconds, highlighting the persistent nature of cyber threats and the critical need for robust cybersecurity protocols. This frequency of attacks shines the spotlight on the ongoing challenge UK…
Securing Infrastructure as Code: Best Practices for State Management
IT infrastructure management is a complex task. Over the years, various methods have been used to better manage corporate environments. Whether it is network monitoring, asset control, application monitoring, or any of the other infrastructure management obligations, different solutions have…
10 Authentication Trends in 2024 and Beyond
What Is Authentication? Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a user or system. It is a critical component of security, ensuring that only authorized individuals or entities can access sensitive information or systems. There are several methods…
Fast Forward or Freefall? Navigating the Rise of AI in Cybersecurity
It has been only one year and nine months since OpenAI made ChatGPT available to the public, and it has already had a massive impact on our lives. While AI will undoubtedly reshape our world, the exact nature of this…
Exploring the Impact of NIST SP 800-53 on Federal IT Systems
NIST SP 800-53 is a framework developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that provides guidelines and best practices for securing federal information systems and protecting the privacy of individuals whose information these systems handle. The Special…
Ransomware Kingpin Who Called Himself “J P Morgan” Extradited to the United States
An investigation dating back almost ten years has seen the extradition this week to the United States of a man suspected to be the head of one the world’s most prolific Russian-speaking cybercriminal gangs. The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA)…