All cyber articles
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FeaturesSpotlight on: M&A risks and how businesses can tackle them
Dealmaking conditions are undeniably tough and organisations must tackle ESG, cyber and people-related risks to get deals over the line
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FeaturesSpotlight on: the unique risks facing dating app providers
Will insurers swipe right on covering dating apps’ unique risks? Chantal Kapani explores the threat landscape and the options for businesses looking for cover.
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AnalysisTop tips for managing the biggest risks facing businesses in 2024
A new barometer identifies the biggest threats to organisations wordwide as cyber, business interruption, and nat cats. Here are the report’s top tips for managing the risks
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FeaturesResearch shows that prevention works when it comes to ransomware attacks
Just two years ago, ransomware was crippling organisations to the tune of millions of dollars. Today, risk management can cautiously celebrate, having reduced the severity and number of claims. But with a new wave of attacks likely around the corner, it’s not quite game over.
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AnalysisFour key lessons from the Axa Future of Risk report
A new survey asked 3,500 risk experts about the greatest emerging threats facing countries and companies today. We dig into the four key takeaways from the report
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AnalysisEmployees are the "weakest link" when it comes to cyber security - how to strengthen defences
New research shows firms are failing when it comes to training employees on cyber security. Building resilience and monitoring for emerging threats are key.
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AnalysisRisk briefing: insurance industry unprepared for large scale, systemic cyber attacks
A new paper from reinsurance broker Gallagher Re explores the prospect of a large-scale, systemic cyber-attack. Here’s what businesses need to know:
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OpinionHuman error and cybersecurity – tackling one of today’s biggest business risks
Simon McNally, identity and access management expert at Thales, explains why cybersecurity is a pressing people-related risk that must be tackled urgently
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AnalysisThe average bot attack costs a company $85.6m - here’s how to defend yourself
New research reveals bot attacks cost companies the equivalent of over 50 ransomware payouts every year while remaining undetected for four months. Here’s how to protect your business
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OpinionOperational resilience depends on your weakest link, not your strongest
Gary Lynam, director of ERM advisory at Protecht, explores the threats posed by tightening compliance regulations and how risk managers can mitigate them
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OpinionBuilding a cyber resilient organisation begins with risk quantification
Rich Seiersen, Chief Risk Officer of Resilience, explores how CISOs and CROs can work together to understand cyber risk exposures and build resilience
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AnalysisInternational agencies warn risk managers must update systems to avoid cyber attacks
New advisory highlights that cybercriminals are routinely exploiting older software vulnerabilities. Here’s how risk managers can shut down the threats
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AnalysisRisk briefing: double extortion ransomware explained
As ransomware attacks continue to hit headlines, StrategicRisk spoke to Andrew Hollister, CISO at LogRhythm, about how risk managers can tackle the threats
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AnalysisHow risk managers can tackle cyber threats as boardrooms get distracted by other risks
New data suggests that boardroom focus on cyber defence is waning, despite evidence that attacks are on the rise. Here’s how risk managers can limit exposures and bolster cyber security.
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OpinionOpinion: Challenging dangerous cyber risk insurance myths
Alarmist debate around cyber risk insurance can leave risk managers lost. Here, Scott Hammesfahr, solutions consultant - insurance analytics, strategy, and operations at Guidewire Software, clears up the myths.
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AnalysisRisk briefing: CEO impersonation fraud on the rise
The increasing use of artificial intelligence has made CEO impersonation fraud more accessible, against the backdrop of inflation and economic uncertainty. Here’s what risk managers must know
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AnalysisSix cyber resilience lessons for risk managers
Major cyber incidents wipe $225 billion from share prices on average, and supply chain risks are growing. Here’s how risk managers can prepare
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OpinionFour steps to reducing cyber risk vulnerabilities
Alpha Diallo, senior manager of security at Resilience, shares the top four tactics that risk managers can employ to reduce the likelihood of a successful cyber attack on their organisations
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OpinionTackling the risks of double extortion ransomware
Double extortion ransomware is on the rise, and risk managers should be worried. Chris Harris, EMEA technical associate vice president, data security at Thales, explores how to manage and mitigate these emerging threats
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OpinionHow risk managers can best protect supply chains from cyberattacks
Risk managers must look beyond their own networks to ensure cyber resilience throughout their supply chain. Dirk Schrader, VP of security research at Netwrix explains how.
