Cyber insurance, human risk, and the potential for cyber-ratings

Could human risk in cybersecurity be managed with a cyber-rating, much like credit scores help assess people’s financial responsibility? It’s undeniable that cyber insurance and cybersecurity are intrinsically linked. One requires the other, and they are a perfect pairing, even if they may deny the relationship. Looking ahead, however, we probably need to add a … More Cyber insurance, human risk, and the potential for cyber-ratings

Preparing for NIS2: Why a Multi-Layered Cybersecurity Approach is Critical

As the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, the sophistication and frequency of attacks are escalating at an alarming rate. This is particularly concerning for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), which are often perceived by cybercriminals as easy targets. With the upcoming enactment of the NIS2 Directive in October, organisations in Ireland and across the … More Preparing for NIS2: Why a Multi-Layered Cybersecurity Approach is Critical

The key considerations for cyber insurance: A pragmatic approach

Would a more robust cybersecurity posture impact premium costs? Does the policy offer legal cover? These are some of the questions organizations should consider when reviewing their cyber insurance options. There must be a consideration of the ethical question of contributing to the payment of extortion demands of cybercriminals. Any company that is paying a … More The key considerations for cyber insurance: A pragmatic approach

Preventative defense tactics in the real world

Don’t get hacked in the first place – it’s much less expensive than dealing with the aftermath of a successful attack. We watch real life attacks in horror, where companies simply try to defend against attackers stomping on their networks in real time, blunting the damage and scouring for backups in a bid to avoid … More Preventative defense tactics in the real world

Digital Security 2024: Tomorrow’s threats require modern prevention with MDR

Lately, there has been a lot of discussion surrounding elevated security methods, those that can enhance the way security operators protect their employers and, in turn, create fewer headaches for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) in the long term. As presented by James Rodewald, Security Monitoring Analyst from ESET at the ESET World 2024 session … More Digital Security 2024: Tomorrow’s threats require modern prevention with MDR