Cyber Risk
176 whitepapers and resources
GDPR and cyber risk
Combined with the backdrop of the GDPR regulatory environment, the cyber landscape is also rapidly evolving with criminals becoming ever more sophisticated. This content looks at how SMEs can reduce the risk of a cyber-attack and shares five top tips from the National Cyber Security Centre.
2019's top cyber risks: Finding solutions in vulnerability
Every ten seconds, cyber thieves are trying to gain access into a business’s systems, with the amount of money lost to cybercrime in 2019 totalling $2 trillion. This article highlights three key trends in cybercrime that have dominated the conversation over the past 12 months.
Cybersecurity budgets: Why big money doesn’t necessarily mean big security
A company’s cybersecurity budget tells only part of the story when it comes to whether or not the company is prepared for a cyber attack or other event. This article highlights some additional factors companies need to consider when attempting to mitigate against cyber risks.
GDPR: A catalyst for the European cyber market
In 2019, the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office issued fines of £183M to British Airways and £99M to Marriott International for their widely publicised data breaches. This blog highlights the opportunities for cyber insurers to step in as trusted client advisors to address complex data issues.
Infographic: Too many technology risks do not have the right level of cover
Based on research conducted by Markel, 69% of the risks from non-technology specialist carriers do not have the appropriate level of cover or extensions. This infographic highlights how brokers can ensure that their technology clients have appropriate cover in place.
Video: Cyber risk masterclass - September 2019
In this video, an expert panel discusses what type of services a policy should provide following a cyber breach, how brokers can find out more about what providers offer and how corporate clients, from large multi-nationals down to SMEs in the UK, should think about cyber as a business risk.
Cities held for ransom: Why are public entities easy targets for cyber crime?
Many public entities, hamstrung by tight budgets and inadequate security measures are being repeatedly targeted by hackers. This article provides examples of cities that have been victims of cyber attacks and highlights steps public entities can take to implement affordable cyber security measures.
The pretenders: Hackers target companies, posing as CEOs and other c-level executives
Even with tighter security controls around company servers and networks, hackers have figured out ways to step up their use of apps as a means to gain entry. This article highlights the latest tactics being deployed by hackers and what companies and employees should be on the lookout for.
Ransomware-as-a-Service: The business of distributing cyber attacks
Ransomware is proving to be a profitable endeavour for cyber criminals. It is also what is fuelling a newer trend: the business of offering management of ransomware attacks, or Ransomware-as-a-Service. This article sheds light on this latest trend and how organisations can mitigate their exposure.
Measuring cyber risk resilience around the world
Resilience is the capacity for a business to quickly recover from disruption, adapt to challenges and maintain continuous operations. The FM Global Resilience Index casts a light on the resilience of the business environments of nearly 130 countries and regions to inform risk management decisions.