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Cyber Security
U.S. Congress committee warned that autonomous vehicles could ‘pose an avenue for terrorism’
February 14, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe industry and regulators need to “think very broadly” around the cyber security of autonomous vehicles, and having autonomous cars operate in such a way that human drivers must be ready to take control can actually increase the risk of…
Cyber Terms
January 19, 2017 byA helpful glossary of terms used in the world of cyber security
Organizations starting to show greater openness to enlisting experts to help with cyber security: NICC speaker
October 1, 2016 Angela Stelmakowich, EditorVANCOUVER – Cyber attackers are becoming increasingly sophisticated – employing better techniques and targeting information that could prove particularly damaging – but that may be balanced by a greater openness to use expertise and not go it alone, it was…
Fifth of surveyed U.S. businesses have not done any recent security testing for vulnerabilities
September 15, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterAbout a fifth of surveyed businesses south of the border admit not having done any security testing for at least six months despite the lion’s share of respondents also reporting their organizations have encountered at least one security issue, notes…
Pay Day?
September 5, 2016 Angela Stelmakowich, EditorWill spinning the ransomware wheel mean boom or bust for businesses and organizations? The malicious software is increasingly being used to test security preparedness. Absent well-conceived, committed and ongoing protection, though, this malware du jour is likely to continue its costly winning streak.
Posting vacation plans, pictures could put polled Quebecers’ home security at risk: Allstate Canada
July 18, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterInforming everyone via social media just how great a vacation is or is going to be could be putting Canadians’ largest investments – their homes – at risk of breaches in home security, notes a new survey issued Monday by…
Need for cultural shift to improve cyber security awareness: Wombat Security
July 7, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterIt is disheartening to see how the end-user is being managed when it comes to combating cyber security threats, suggests Amy Baker, vice president of marketing for Wombat Security Technologies, Inc. “Insider threats are widely discussed and well-recognized, so it…
Paris climate agreement presents ‘particular risks’ for shale fuel producers: Willis Towers Watson
July 5, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterAn international agreement to limit carbon emissions, regulations requiring some natural resources firms to have cash on hand to decommission facilities and the threat of cyber attack are among the risks cited by senior executives in a Willis Towers Watson…
Just 47% of corporations have cyber security strategy to combat employee blackmail, bribes to gain access to corporate information: report
July 5, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe lion’s share of surveyed IT decision-makers at large multinational corporations may be aware that employees are being employed to gain access to information, but about half of respondents do not have a cyber security strategy to prevent such behaviour.…
Tipping Point
July 2, 2016 Richard Clark, Business Development Director, Xuber, a CSC companyIt appears that surveyed reinsurers have finally reached the technology tipping point. Digitization is now seen as key to the change that must unfold. It is believed that those who quickly move to create solutions that are grounded in modern technology, taking into account how insurance is bought, sold and managed, will be the most likely winners.
Malware an increasingly efficient, effective way to perpetrate data breaches
June 28, 2016 by Angela StelmakowichEverything is going automatic – and those looking to perpetrate data breaches with malware are no different – emphasizing the need for individuals and organizations to be better prepared to keep the cyber door closed to potential threats. With the…
Cyber security enters U.S. manufacturers’ Top 10 risks: BDO
June 22, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterCyber security now ranks among the Top 10 risk factors of manufacturers south of the border, notes a report issued Tuesday by accounting and consulting organization BDO USA, LLP. The lion’s share of manufacturers in the United States analyzed in…