All cyber security articles
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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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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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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.
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OpinionHow to build an effective incident response plan
Risk managers are waking up to the realisation that cyber attacks are inevitable, Mark Lamb, CEO of HighGround.io, explains how to prepare
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OpinionHow to achieve cyber resilience through increased security vendor accountability
It’s time for risk managers to hold cybersecurity vendors to account, says Richard Hollis, CEO of Risk Crew
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Case StudiesCase study: reacting to a ransomware attack
An inside view of how one company deals with ransomware attacks and what risk managers can learn from their approach
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OpinionHow cyber threats are evolving and what risk managers can do to prepare
One of the biggest threats to the cybersecurity of businesses is the ever-increasing expertise of cybercriminals. Johnty Mongan, head of cyber risk management at Gallagher explores how organisations can pre-empt what attackers’ next moves might be.
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AnalysisThe key controls that reduce organisational cyber risk
New analysis reveals which cybersecurity controls are most effective in reducing cyber risk across an organisation
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AnalysisEU Manufacturers' liabilities grow under the Cyber Resilience Act
All new products will require a cyber risk assessment, followed by continuous monitoring and patching of vulnerabilities
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AnalysisRansomware: UK, Germany and France among most attacked nations
Construction was the most targeted sector overall with critical infrastructure affected in just over half of the attacks
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AnalysisIoT explosion presents massive (and growing) cyber exposure
Just 4% of experts worldwide are “confident” that connected devices are properly secure, warns WEF
