Cyber insurance stories
Businesses may win lower premiums as live security data replaces self-reported forms in a new cyber insurance model for Qualys users.
The offline card is aimed at keeping staff logged in when identity systems fail, after the Stryker breach exposed how outages can halt operations.
Boards are being pressed to abandon periodic patching as AI models can now uncover and chain software flaws faster than human teams can respond.
Most North American SMBs now buy cyber insurance, as repeated breaches and insurer-imposed controls reshape how they manage risk.
Managed service providers could cut manual effort and false compliance alerts as the update tightens asset links across security tools.
Ransomware hit manufacturers hardest in 2025 as incidents climbed 56 per cent, with ageing factory systems and suppliers widening exposure.
Businesses could see premiums better reflect live security posture as Qualys and Converge replace questionnaires with verified risk data.
Australian firms face growing cyber gaps as insurers and clients demand evidence of controls beyond the Essential Eight, amid new AI threats.
Sleep loss and costly cover gaps are leaving most UK small firms exposed, as 77% say they do not understand cyber insurance.
Only 10% of small firms train staff on AI security, leaving many exposed as adoption grows and cyber fears rise.
Only 5% of businesses follow Cyber Essentials, leaving many firms exposed to breaches and looming reporting rules, experts warn.
Customers will now get independent assurance that Nebula Global Services has tested its defences against common cyber threats across its systems.
Insurers say the threat could trigger business interruption, regulatory scrutiny and client claims, as 65% of firms rank cyber-attacks first.
UK firms face automatic certification failures if any cloud account lacks MFA, as the revised scheme also tightens patching deadlines.
Irish businesses will gain access to a single platform for threat detection, compliance and staff training as a new channel deal broadens coverage.
Businesses could save about 20% on breach costs if they prepare responses in advance, according to QBE and Atmos claims data.
Australian MSPs risk losing margin as email renewals become security-led advisory talks that clients are willing to pay a premium for.
Hospitals are paying up to avoid costly downtime, as criminals exploit known flaws and buy access for as little as USD $2,000.
All ticket sales will support charity as the Sydney event aims to give managed service providers practical lessons instead of vendor pitches.
Many organisations overestimate their ability to recover from ransomware, as 57% of Irish respondents reported at least one attack in two years.