Cyber
182 whitepapers and resources
SMEs and cyber risk - a ticking time bomb
Based on insights from Post’s SME Insurance Risk Survey, this article sheds light on why the take-up of cyber insurance among SMEs is so low, the perils of underinsurance and the biggest concerns among SMEs that might encourage them to increase their cyber cover through brokers or insurers.
Where do the biggest opportunities lie for brokers and insurers in the SME market?
Based on the findings of a recent SME Insurance Risk Survey, this report focuses on how insurers and brokers can attract and retain small to medium-sized enterprise clients, the importance of new technologies, the opportunities within the market and the emergence of new risks such as cyber.
Whitepaper: Covid-19 - Implications for cyber risk
In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, this document provides a concise preview of the main cyber risk factors that organisations should consider, recommendations for reducing exposure, and a sampling of the analytic capabilities that Guidewire Cyence products provide to quantify cyber risk and impact.
Blog: Covid-19 - Implications for cyber risk
While Covid-19 mitigation efforts justifiably focus on humanitarian concerns, businesses in the financial and insurance industries may not be aware of the associated cyber-risk implications of dealing with Covid-19. This blog highlights some bad news and good news from a cyber risk perspective.
The many faces of malicious software
Did you know malware was the third most common form of cyber attack in 2019? In this article, Aviva highlights three common ‘guises’ of malware and the steps that you and your business can take to avoid becoming a victim.
The rising threat of business email compromise fraud
Often referred to as ‘CEO fraud’, business email compromise (BEC) is a cyber threat that’s on the rise, costing businesses billions. Produced by Aviva, this article sheds light on the rising threat of BEC, and how brokers and their clients can stay vigilant against BEC.
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.