Data security

Effectively securing this valuable data requires a high level of diligence on behalf of carriers and their partners.

A large majority of CIOs expect cyber security threats to increase over the next three years, but many say their organization does not have a cyber security expert, according to Gartner.

IT pros are getting more support from the top of the organization as leaders get more conscious of the impact security has on business outcomes.

U.S. universities offering IT courses that cover compliance issues must change their thinking just as U.S. businesses will have to do and must now adjust curriculum to a global outlook.

Carriers that write policies in New York state are facing a key deadline to comply with the state’s strict new cybersecurity requirements.

Cybersecurity professionals reporting that cryptocurrency mining is on the rise.

While the Internet of Things will improve industrial efficiencies, organizations also expect it to increase cyber threats.

Log-in attempts continued on 2 sites for two days in early June and likely came from foreign sources.

Cybersecurity regulation for carriers in the US is turning into a many-sizes, many-models scenario, with overlapping and variable regulatory requirements.

To make the most of what can be empowering technology, a device must be simultaneously optimized to do its job while also not exposing personal data, as they do generate a generous amount of it.

A guide to help carriers understand the rights and risks associated with big data efforts from law firm Mayer Brown.

Despite the increased confidence among many organizations regarding their defense strengths, a new study finds a number of trends that weigh against better IT security postures.

Liberty Holdings Ltd. refused a ransom demand after its IT infrastructure was breached and some emails accessed.

Bryce Austin, who was Target’s CISO during the retailer’s infamous data breach, says carriers need to be sure their partners are just as secure as they are.

Cybersecurity regulation will not be one size fits all, meaning insurers will need to proactively respond to new laws as they emerge.

How do you create an environment to support rapid innovation while protecting the company from its own excesses? Consider these five steps to moving fast without breaking things.

Healthcare organizations should encourage staff to avoid common mistakes to ensure network security.

Insurance is a data business, and a marquee piece of legislation impacting data ownership and portability is likely to impact the sector greatly.

Despite automated tools, the skills gap has increased, leaving organizations vulnerable, says Ponemon Institute expert.

Organizations are struggling to fill critical IT, analytics and security jobs, especially in the advanced skills and management ranks. The job is made harder by job seekers that only want consultant roles.