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Jennifer Louis: ‘Build a Culture of Cybersecurity’ in Finance Teams

Jennifer Louis: ‘Build a Culture of Cybersecurity’ in Finance Teams

“Cybersecurity spending should be seen as more of an investment than a cost,” the cybersecurity expert instructor said.

By Bob Violino | June 7, 2022

Is Data Security Risk Crowding Out Other Priorities?

Is Data Security Risk Crowding Out Other Priorities?

Research into finance executives' concerns consistently finds that they're prioritizing the safety of data above all other matters.

By David McCann | September 13, 2019

Prepare Now for Next-Generation Cyber Threats

Prepare Now for Next-Generation Cyber Threats

A soon-coming world that's almost entirely digitized and connected will expose companies to vast new cybersecurity risks.

By David McCann | April 2, 2019

Risky Business

Among the various threats to corporate well-being, one — the vulnerability of sensitive data — stands out from the crowd.

By Josh Hyatt | February 21, 2018

Advice to Cyber Insurance Buyers: You Are Not Alone

Advice to Cyber Insurance Buyers: You Are Not Alone

CFOs and risk managers need to know that cyber underwriters are using "security scores" to assess their clients' risks.

By Lynda Bennett | May 9, 2017

U.S. Data Breaches Hit All-Time High

U.S. Data Breaches Hit All-Time High

Companies sustained more than 1,000 data breaches in 2016, an increase of 40% over 2015 data.

By Sean Allocca | February 22, 2017

Ransomware Seen as Growing Cyber Threat

Ransomware Seen as Growing Cyber Threat

But the largest source of data breaches was still 'miscellaneous errors,' including improper disposal of company information and misconfigured systems.

By Matthew Heller | April 29, 2016

U.S. Data Breaches Almost Match Record High

U.S. Data Breaches Almost Match Record High

Hacking incidents accounted for 37.9% of the 781 data breaches reported by organizations last year.

By Matthew Heller | February 8, 2016

Cyber Ratings Services Can Help Thwart Hackers

Cyber Ratings Services Can Help Thwart Hackers

New generation of tools for assessing companies' "cyber hygiene" may lower the risk of data breaches.

By Craig Callé | February 8, 2016

Wyndham Settles FTC’s Data Security Charges

Wyndham Settles FTC’s Data Security Charges

The settlement may serve as a template for future enforcement actions against companies over "unreasonable data security."

By Matthew Heller | December 9, 2015

Hackers Are the Problem, Workers the Weak Point

Workplace Issues

Hackers Are the Problem, Workers the Weak Point

It only takes one employee clicking on the wrong link to give away the keys to the kingdom.

By Mary A. Chaput | September 16, 2015

How to Prevent Data Breaches by Service Providers

How to Prevent Data Breaches by Service Providers

Here are some practical ways to improve providers' data-security efforts.

By Mary A. Chaput | July 1, 2015

What You Must Know to Talk About a Data Breach

What You Must Know to Talk About a Data Breach

You don't have to know the technical details, but it's important to grasp big-picture issues so you can discuss them with key stakeholders.

By Kate Fazzini | June 9, 2015

FTC Urges Data-Breach Penalties

FTC Urges Data-Breach Penalties

Bipartisan support for the idea within the commission may mirror the same in Congress, an FTC official says.

By David McCann | March 19, 2014