Cyber Risk Articles and Insights

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.

Latest Updates

Data breaches in the news highlight problems for businesses and security

February 18, 2014

The news about businesses getting breached is reported on a daily basis. It might be due to the reporting requirement laws, but the reality is that breach happens and it…

Read: Data breaches in the…

2 healthcare security concerns that require immediate attention

February 10, 2014

A look at two areas of concern for the healthcare industry: data breaches and business continuity. Exploring what's stopping healthcare IT executives from doing more and what security fixes need…

Read: 2 healthcare security concerns…

2 tips to achieve a winning information security game plan

February 3, 2014

When you watched the Super Bowl, did it cross your mind how similar the game is to your information security posture? Like in a football game, security always has more…

Read: 2 tips to achieve…

Five security takeaways from the Target breach incident

January 27, 2014

Five security takeaways from the Target breach incident to assist executives and security professionals to secure their business from breach and avoid losses.

Read: Five security takeaways from…

Healthcare data security concerns and steps to decrease breach in 2014

January 20, 2014

From 2012 to 2013 healthcare data breaches have doubled. A quick look at the numbers will make any healthcare security professional concerned, and ready to take action so that security…

Read: Healthcare data security concerns…

Tackle the nuts and bolts of your information security this New Year

December 30, 2013

Organizations are becoming more aware of the importance of good information security planning for business; but plenty of work is still needed in making high standard security choices a routine…

Read: Tackle the nuts and…

Insights to improve your information security posture in 2014

December 23, 2013

Every business that uses the internet, has online data, and adopts other technologies used in a corporate environment needs to be concerned with their security posture. Here are some information…

Read: Insights to improve your…

Improving the state of application security for your business

December 17, 2013

A recent study conducted by the Ponemon Institute shared some interesting findings regarding the state of application security. Catch an overview of some of the key points from the study…

Read: Improving the state of…

How businesses can save on breach costs

December 10, 2013

There’s a great deal of talk when it comes to breach. Whether breach occurs due to human error or network vulnerabilities it is costly for organizations. Businesses get hurt financially…

Read: How businesses can save…

Improving communication with leadership to keep your infosec strong

December 3, 2013

To be successful in any endeavor a business must have fluid and good communication. Communication brings knowledge, awareness and understanding. Without the three, improvements can not be made. This criterion…

Read: Improving communication with leadership…

Taking a proactive approach to your information security needs

November 25, 2013

A recent Ponemon Institute survey found that 64 percent of IT professionals don’t communicate security risk with senior executives or only communicate them when a serious security risk is…

Read: Taking a proactive approach…

5 hospital security concerns with EHR after Obamacare

November 19, 2013

Obamacare’s provision requiring medical providers to switch from paper records to electronic health records (EHRs) is intended to reduce costs and help patient care, but it could be happening all…

Read: 5 hospital security concerns…

« Previous

Ready for the Questions That Matter?

Speak With a Live NCX Group Advisor
(Serious conversations for serious decisions.)

About NCX

NCX Group is an independent cyber risk and resilience advisory firm with over two decades of experience supporting business leaders, boards, and deal teams when risk affects value, operations, and decision-making.