Cyber Risk
190 whitepapers and resources
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.
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.