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Spotting State-Sponsored Cyberattacks

Spotting State-Sponsored Cyberattacks

State-sponsored hackers count on going overlooked or undetected when they infiltrate organizations’ systems.

By Vincent Ryan | March 31, 2021

Cyberattacks Could Cripple U.S. Financial System

Cyberattacks Could Cripple U.S. Financial System

Even an attack against a midsize bank could have a spillover effect causing a threat to the solvency of a top-five institution, Milliman says.

By David McCann | March 11, 2020

Heads Up: Cybercriminals Are Businesspeople

Heads Up: Cybercriminals Are Businesspeople

Understanding the business model behind cybercrime can be a helpful thought experiment to help CFOs allocate appropriate resources to cyber defenses.

By David McCann | August 2, 2019

Directors Focusing More on Cybersecurity — But Is It Enough?

Directors Focusing More on Cybersecurity — But Is It Enough?

Three-quarters of boards are more involved with cybersecurity than last year, but only a quarter share information externally after an attack.

By Sean Allocca | November 1, 2016

IP Cyberattacks Expected to Rise

IP Cyberattacks Expected to Rise

Fifty-eight percent of almost 3,000 participants say cyber thefts will increase in the coming year, while only 16.1% say otherwise.

By Sean Allocca | October 27, 2016

Regulators Target Banks’ Cybersecurity Policies

Regulators Target Banks’ Cybersecurity Policies

A draft proposal by three agencies seeks to boost cyber defenses and reduce the impact on the financial system of an attack.

By Matthew Heller | October 20, 2016

For CFOs, Cybersecurity Risk Is Like an Iceberg

For CFOs, Cybersecurity Risk Is Like an Iceberg

Hidden in the depths are cybersecurity perils that could really bring down suppliers, partners, and systems.

By Jeffrey A. Burchill | July 7, 2015

What’s the Cost of a Cyberattack?

What’s the Cost of a Cyberattack?

A flurry of attempts to model the risk of a corporate cyberattack hasn’t provided many answers.

By David Katz | March 30, 2015