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Cyber Risk for Business Leaders

Bite Size Security is a short-form article series focused on how cyber risk affects business decisions, operations, insurance, and value. Each piece delivers concise, business-first perspective for CEOs, CFOs, and executives who want clarity without technical detail.

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Most common CEO cybersecurity question: What do I have that anybody wants?

August 16, 2017

When study after study shows a consistent challenge for businesses to onboard cybersecurity holistically, you have to wonder why that is. The reasons vary from lack of expert IT security…

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The state of cybersecurity continues to stall making businesses vulnerable

August 9, 2017

As the last quarter of the year approaches there are various changes businesses are facing when it comes to cybersecurity...

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SMBs are unprepared to defend against cyberattack and ransomware

August 1, 2017

A recent survey by Malwarebytes shares great insight into the vulnerability of small and medium businesses (SMBs) to cyberattack...

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Major IoT security challenges that require immediate attention

July 25, 2017

While organizations onboard IoT devices to improve business operations and processes, it seems that few organizational boards require IoT risk assurances from third parties.

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Data breach costs are scary but there’s something you can do about it

July 20, 2017

Understanding the costs your organization can face when it comes to data breach can help you realize how breaches impact your bottom line, as well as why information security is…

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Study shows the costs of IoT security breach are not cheap

June 27, 2017

Do you know how much an IoT breach costs your business? Let's start with the fact that it's not cheap...

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Solving the medical device security challenge

May 31, 2017

When it comes to securing devices, businesses are facing quite the challenge. 90% of IT security pros find that connected devices will be a major security issue this year and…

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Why business continuity plans are key to ransomware attacks like WannaCry

May 23, 2017

The monetary consequence a ransomware attack like WannaCry has on an organization is clear; but what about the business disruption damages?

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Large Scale Cyber Attack (WCry2 Ransomware Outbreak)

May 12, 2017

Virus Name: WannaCrypt, WannaCry, WanaCrypt0r, WCrypt, WCRY Vector: All Windows versions before Windows 10 are vulnerable if not patched for MS-17-010. It uses EternalBlue MS17-010 to propagate. Ransom: between $300…

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Identify your cybersecurity risks and defend your business with MyCSO

April 18, 2017

The wait and watch approach isn't an option for businesses who want to protect data from risks. MyCSO services cover all cybersecurity needs...

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The state of online security isn’t looking too good yet

April 4, 2017

Exploring two cybersecurity studies that reveal businesses still have a lot of work to do in information security if they're going to protect their business...

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The challenges businesses are facing with BYOD and mobile security

March 28, 2017

Research reveals that even though businesses have mobile workers, they aren’t where they need to be with their mobile security strategy.

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