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As digitalization accelerates and encompasses an ever-wider share of the insurance value chain, an improvement on the front end alone is not enough.

Identity and access management solutions are playing a growing role in protecting against cyberattacks in the healthcare sector, experts say.

Sometimes, in an attempt to gather data or introduce simplicity using a technology solution, businesses and brokers can inadvertently expose themselves to elevated levels of cyber risk.

A well-defined strategy that focuses on organizational accountability and communication is essential to realizing goals.

Pat Casey has previous financial services experience at CNA Insurance and The Northern Trust Company.

Organizations are trying to balance their desire for new innovations with their need for strong cyber security, according to a new report from CompTIA, a technology industry trade association.

The certification allows drone flights under regulations similar to those for airlines, letting the company vastly expand airborne deliveries.

A majority of enterprises think their networks are not fully ready to support their operations, with misalignment between IT and business needs cited as one of the top barriers to effective enterprise networks.

Democratic lawmakers and consumer advocates say the remedies offered to consumers by firms like Capital One and Equifax are too difficult to access and not particularly helpful.

Travelers has partnered with Hover to incorporate 3-D modeling technology into its claims assessment.

MercyCare Health Plans will deploy a cloud-based solution to streamline its Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) submissions.

IT and data leaders are constantly challenged to keep up with new trends in emerging and disruptive technologies, and to determine how each can best aid the organization.

Britain’s Information Commissioner’s Office said it was opening an investigation into the use of facial-recognition camera technology.

Brakes on hurricane development from dry Sahara air and El Nino winds are gone, weather experts say.

Digital transformations are fully underway at many companies, but organizations still have work to do to optimize their digital operations, according to new study.

Accenture's Siki Giunta discusses the results of a new study on cloud migration efforts, and why so many organizations say they are disappointed with the results.

Most organizations are in the process of transitioning to the cloud, and this is making it difficult for IT departments to monitor security.

The most common effects cited were loss of employee productivity, downtime and business disruption, and damage to the reputation of the IT team.

As digital business grows across all industries, and data privacy continues to pose a significant risk to enterprises, the growing need for security includes a reliance on trust in digital identities.

It’s no accident that we’re seeing cities become targets. These organizations are traditionally viewed as being slower than the herd.

Wing has been working on demonstration programs with the FAA, and is also holding discussions with other countries on getting its app approved,

Tom Parker had worked at Accenture Security.

A major expectation gap exists between what IT managers hoped the public cloud would deliver for their organizations and what has actually transpired, according to a new report.

Forrester Research has released a new guide on the future of work, which provides a pragmatic view of what it means to leaders, employees, customers and companies. Analyst Craig Le Clair discusses the impacts.

Seven in 10 insurer has begun exploring the cloud, but each carrier has business goals, staffing, applications, and processes that uniquely define their deployments.

The IoT, 5G technology and server-less computing are among the technologies that will most impact businesses and the bottom line throughout the rest of the year, says a new CompTIA report.

New York’s State Senate is considering a bill that would impose sweeping new requirements for organizations that collect and process consumer data, including a fiduciary-like duty to protect such data.

In measuring the volume of data, we have blown past exabytes and are now calculating volumes in zettabytes -- an explosion that's upending traditional processes.

A new study finds that within the next two years, all large and midsize carriers will use predictive analytics in their group life operations, while nearly half of small insurers will deploy similar capabilities.

The cloud is creating configuration and data visibility problems, according to a report from the Cloud Security Alliance, an organization that defines best practices for cloud security.

Launched in New Jersey, the insurers’ first foray into the line of business focuses on reducing friction in the buying process.

The state of ransomware demonstrates that no organization, municipality or person is immune and that the threats are getting worse.

The cyber security skills shortage is worsening for the third straight year and has affected nearly three quarters of organizations, according to a new study.

Healthcare organizations must employ a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity, including robust vendor management strategies.

As organizations look to manage and secure data in a connected ecosystem, the key concerns for IT decision makers are cyber security, the ability to upgrade infrastructure and optimizing operations.

Five years after hackers accessed the personal information of 10.6 million individuals, parties to a consolidated class action lawsuit have reached one of the largest healthcare data breach settlements.

The firm, one of the largest U.S. title insurers, may have allowed unauthorized access to more than 885 million records related to mortgage deals going back to 2003.

Cloud adoption has more than tripled over the last three years for insurance carriers, primarily because it is the true digital facilitator.

The Deloitte Foundation Cyber Threat Competition is helping to introduce more college-age students to career opportunities and skills demands in the cybersecurity field.

The use of drones combined with AI technologies, like computer vision, are allowing many industries to automate or assist with what would have previously been arduous tasks.

Last year was a significant one for health plans when it came to data breaches and breach settlements.

Top investments to support digital transformation are focused on migrating to the cloud and IT security, as well as artificial intelligence, big data, and the Internet of Things.

Last week, a cyberattack took down software provider Wolters Kluwer NV and presented a case study in how not to communicate with customers over a hack.

A Chinese citizen was indicted for aiding a massive 2015 computer hack at health insurer Anthem, one of the biggest thefts of consumer medical data in U.S. history.

Payers are establishing innovative ways to provide better care and improve the overall patient experience, according to America’s Health Insurance Plans.

Some of the largest companies tripled cyber-defense budgets in the last three to four years amid a surge of attacks on client information, accounts and other data.

Wing Aviation LLC plans to begin routine deliveries of small consumer items in two rural communities in Virginia within months.

How can we develop solutions that prioritize both without creating frustrations for the end user? These are questions we must explore in order to promote positive growth and innovation.

Blue Cross of Idaho Health Service has had a data breach after an unauthorized user accessed the online provider portal with the intent of fraudulently rerouting a provider financial transaction.

Big data offers ample opportunities, but also increases security concerns because online data is so much more vulnerable to cyber attacks.

Employers-backed startup leverages cloud for a seamless digital experience, says president Tracey Berg.

With less than 10 months to the deadline for complying with the CCPA, only 14 percent of U.S. companies are compliant and 44 percent have not yet started the implementation process.