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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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Gemalto’s breach and response leave security professionals questioning

March 10, 2015

The recently disclosed Gemalto breach brings heightened concerns to security professionals and organizations alike. According to the published report by The Intercept, Gemalto (a company that operates in 85 countries…

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Anthem Breach: Healthcare organizations continue to struggle with security

February 27, 2015

The second biggest health insurer in the US, Anthem Inc., suffered a data breach that affected 78.8 million individuals. This is only one of the latest breaches to affect a…

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3 steps to get your security on track

February 12, 2015

With the mega breaches from 2014 and the recent Sony breach, there’s been a huge wake up call for organizations to take risk management seriously. Steps in the right direction…

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Security takeaways from the Sony breach

February 6, 2015

The recent Sony breach is yet another indication of the need for organizations to take security seriously. Business executives keep relying on incomplete risk management solutions, and these are not…

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5 steps security executives can implement now to prepare for 2015

December 16, 2014

A continuously changing threat landscape requires a proactive approach to risk management. New technology tools and skills are only two pieces of the puzzle. Here are 5 additional steps executives…

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Exploring some of the security challenges executives can expect for 2015

December 9, 2014

After a year of mega breaches, security and business executives can expect an even busier 2015 for cyber risks. With the growth in use of mobile devices and applications in…

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Key Security Takeaways from the Global Report on the Cost of Cyber Crime

December 4, 2014

Ponemon Institute’s 2014 Global Report on the Cost of Cyber Crime shows some very concerning information for business executives. Not only has cybercrime cost increased, but so has the time…

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Pandemic plans and key actions to manage the impact of Ebola on your business

October 14, 2014

If your business continuity managers have been doing their job, you should have an actionable plan set up to manage risks that could arise from unexpected events such as an…

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Are privacy and security concerns overrated?

October 9, 2014

We see individuals somewhat reacting to breach news, but what about organizations and the executive team? It seems the announcements of breach are falling on deaf ears when it comes…

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Tuning out breach news won’t eliminate your security risks

August 26, 2014

Heightened data breach news coverage could be causing a "tune out" reaction instead of a learning one. For security professionals and business executives this is a detrimental response...

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If you think your business security is ready for the IoT, think again

August 19, 2014

It’s challenging for businesses to keep up with security risks when the growth of connected systems and production of devices are accomplished within a blink of an eye. Even more…

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Security risks just got a whole lot scarier

August 12, 2014

Another big breach story reminds executives of just how important risk management is for their enterprise. Not only is the recent incident a nightmare for users, but it is also…

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