From VPNs to zero trust, coronavirus shaped security priorities

While there are differences in security priorities pre-pandemic, a lot of hurdles were related to scale.

By Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 9, 2020

Are businesses covered if their service provider is hit by ransomware?

The fallout of supply chain-style ransomware attacks are twofold — data encryption and data exfiltration — cyber insurance has to reckon with both. 

By Samantha Schwartz • July 17, 2020

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Risk Management

An esclation of cyber risks facing businesses and government has made cyber resilience a major priority. 

By Cybersecurity Dive staff

Why anti-phishing exercises could 'alienate' employees in crisis

Between maintaining business continuity and preserving employee well-being, CISOs had to decide if a pandemic was an appropriate time to test employee cybersecurity awareness.

By Samantha Schwartz • July 16, 2020

Commission amends cyber recommendations to reflect COVID-19 vulnerabilities

Four new recommendations are divided between two sections specific to the pandemic: cybersecurity challenges and lessons in cyber preparedness.

By Samantha Schwartz • June 2, 2020

4 myths cybersecurity experts want busted

No, malware cannot spread from devices sitting next to each other.

By Samantha Schwartz • May 19, 2020

What industry gets wrong about cyber insurance

Despite common perception, recovery from a cyber event — such as paying a ransom — cannot be decided by a carrier.

By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 31, 2019