Data Breach Preparedness: Critical Risk Management Priority for Small and Mid-sized Businesses

Amy MitchellBusiness Insurance, Insurance, News, Risk Management

After hearing a lot lately about big companies suffering data breaches, it is important to remember that, according to inc.com, half of all cyberattacks target small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs). Based on a 2016 State of SMB Cybersecurity Report, CNBC reported that in the prior 12 months half of all SMBs in the U.S. had been hacked. Read the full article >>>

Is Everyone on Your Team Using the Same Cybersecurity Playbook?

Amy MitchellBusiness Insurance, Insurance, Risk Management

According to an article on the website, “Leader’s Edge”…Everyone is concerned about cybersecurity, but are key players on the same page about how to protect your company and its customers? Evidently not. A survey by BAE Systems shows that C-suite-level managers and their top IT people often have different ideas about what the cost of a cyber attack on their company would be and who would largely be to blame, top executives or the IT team, Computerworld reports.   Read the full article >>> For more information, email Amy Mitchell, CIC, CISR, Vice President, Commercial Solutions.

Homeland Security – Emergency Services Sector Cybersecurity Best Practices

Jason GouldnerInsurance, Risk Management

Cybersecurity is one of the most important security considerations for Emergency Services Sector (ESS) organizations. From targeted incidents, such as ransomware attacks, to unintentional acts, such as failure to properly install security updates, poor cybersecurity practices can cause severe operational problems and the needless expenditure of funds. Many cybersecurity incidents can be prevented with a few simple, low cost protective measures. To read the full article >>> If you have questions, email Jason Gouldner, CSP, Risk Control Consultant, Risk Management Solutions.