The Cyber Insurance Imperative

ARE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS PUTTING ALL THEIR EGGS IN ONE BASKET? A massive data breach at a FinTech firm serving 45 of the world's top 50 banks brings the issue of vendor management back into focus. In this episode, David explains what has taken place and what companies should be doing to minimize their exposure to third party risk.

GIVING THANKS FOR THIS COMMUNITY. In this episode, David takes a moment to express his gratitude for the Cybersecurity ecosystem and the mission we all share in protecting our economy, our privacy, and our way of life.

ELECTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES... SORT OF. In this episode, David takes a look at the legal and regulatory impact of the 2024 Presidential and Congressional elections, and makes the case that the world of cybersecurity and data privacy does not revolve around Washington. Companies need to continue to be vigilant even as enforcement is tempered at the federal level.

IS THERE ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY NOT REGULATING CYBERSECURITY? This past week, New York's Attorney General announced a settlement with a healthcare provider requiring the firm to invest millions to better protect patient data, along with imposing hefty penalties for their historically lax security controls and vendor management. In this episode, David discusses how to address the very real exposure of third party risk, and offers some pointers on coverage for regulatory proceedings.

TRACKING LITIGATION. A recent ruling by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is a victory for healthcare organizations and other businesses facing class action lawsuits over their use of website tracking tools. In this episode, David explains the court's rationale, the potential impact on cases nationwide, and the challenge of getting these claims covered under a Cyber insurance policy.