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New York Department of Financial Services Issues First Guidance by a U.S. Regulator Concerning Cyber Insurance

Data Matters

2 announcing a Cyber Insurance Risk Framework (the Framework) that describes industry best practices for New York-regulated property/casualty insurers. According to NYDFS, the incorporation of these practices should be proportionate to each insurer’s size, resources, geographic distribution, and other factors. The Framework.

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New York Regulators Call on Insurers to Strengthen the Cyber Underwriting Process

Hunton Privacy

As reported on the Hunton Insurance Recovery blog , on February 4, 2021, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”), which regulates the business of insurance in New York, has issued guidelines, in the Insurance Circular Letter No. sought coverage for expenses under its property insurance policy.

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Government survey reveals GDPR awareness is falling short

IT Governance

The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2018 from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has revealed that only 38% of businesses and 44% of charities have heard of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This is a worrisome finding, as it is only a matter of months until the new Regulation is enforced. Key findings.

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5 Pillars of a Successful Digital Transformation

AIIM

Being aware and educated on the most common obstacles businesses face can help with preliminary strategies and prevention planning. For example, an oil and gas company will not have the same objectives as an insurance provider. Consider the impact of digital technology in the insurance sector. 1) Clearly Defined Initiatives.

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Cyber attacks hit a fifth of schools and colleges

IT Governance

One in five schools and colleges have fallen victim to cyber crime, according to research from the specialist insurer Ecclesiastical, yet the majority (74%) of educational establishments claim to be “fully prepared” to deal with such attacks. . Both exploit human error. . Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus .

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How can organisations close the cyber security skills gap?

IT Governance

A recent Field Effect Software survey found that 27% of respondents are looking to outsource some or all of their cyber security operations. By comparison, 24% said they are investing in ongoing cyber security education and 23% said they are increasing their IT or security budget. This is becoming an increasingly popular option.

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

eSecurity Planet

The 2023 vendor surveys arriving this quarter paint a picture of a cybersecurity landscape under attack, with priority issues affecting deployment, alert response, and exposed vulnerabilities. The vendor surveys report that: Cisco: Analyzed that 35% of all attacks in 2023 were ransomware.