It’s not enough to simply acknowledge the inevitable threat of ransomware. Read the essential best practices to prepare for, prevent and respond to a ransomware attack in this Q&A.

Ransomware is the number one cause of cyber claims and lost business income for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and remains one of the biggest threats to businesses around the world. According to a study we conducted here at NetDiligence, the average ransomware event costs SMEs $150k, while the resulting lost-business income averages $261K. For…

In the event of a cyber attack, failure to act in accordance with best practices and relevant legislation can result in a loss of business income and reputation damage, but also steep financial penalties. For example, organizations that fail to adhere to EU General Data Protection Regulations in the aftermath of an attack can be…

As businesses around the world continue the journey of digital transformation, cyber incidents are occurring with greater frequency and severity—and costing organizations more money. According to the Allianz Risk Barometer Report, cyber incidents most commonly originate from: Data or security breaches Hack attacks Ransomware attacks Denial of service attacks Employee errors With up to 70…

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the traditional workforce has largely transformed into a work-from-home workforce. With most staff now operating outside of secure office environments 100 percent of the time, organizations have to deal with an immediate shift in the cybersecurity landscape. Unfortunately, a new wave of cyber attacks via ransomware, phishing, malicious…

Q&A with Zach Olsen of Infinite Global Let’s face it: PR, and it’s fancier sibling, crisis communications, is the red-headed stepchild of the data breach family. Everyone accepts that you need a seasoned breach coach to help navigate the maze of state-specific disclosure laws and avoid third-party litigation, and we can all agree that a…