With reports of cyber criminals increasingly focusing on smaller companies for targeted attacks, now more than ever businesses that store sensitive data need to consider how they protect their information systems. And while you can install firewalls and take other precautionary measures, should an attack occur, you will be left facing untold costs and possible…Read more
Cyber Liability…No Longer Nice to Have but a Must Have for Businesses
Cybersecurity threats have continued growing, in fact they been ramping up during 2020, and the trend according to experts is that the risks will continue to grow at an exponential rate. And small to mid-sized firms that think they will fly under the radar of cyber threats are sadly mistaken, as they are usually easier…Read more
Despite Risks, Few Small Businesses Worry about Data Breaches
As the number of data breaches involving smaller businesses continues to grow, a survey by The Hartford finds 85% of small business owners said a potential breach of their own data was unlikely, and many are not implementing simple security measures to help protect their customer or employee data. “Most of the business owners surveyed…Read more
Cyber Liability Insurance
Research indicates that 75 percent of data breaches occur at small and medium-sized businesses, and that ninety-five percent of these data breaches are caused by hackers, rogue employees, or the loss or theft of equipment. And you don’t need to be a high-tech company to be susceptible to a damaging data breach. Any business, of…Read more
Data Breach Insurance
Breaches involving customer information and data have been common news stories as of late. Major chains including retailers and restaurants have been victims of recent security breaches. This may have affected you personally by having to change credit/debit card numbers or your passwords. But, have you considered how it might affect you professionally if you…Read more