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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.

Self-driving cars, remote robotic surgery, autonomous weapons -- all that and much more is set to be delivered via the 5G wireless network.

Rich Baich takes over the top data protection role at the carrier effective in late April.

Organizations are struggling to keep their cyber security workforce staffed, as competitors increasingly lure employees who are enticed by higher pay and bonuses.

Bridger Insurance says the incident, reported in Sept. 2018, involved some access of insurance application data.

CHIME, a professional association for chief information officers, and AEHiS, which represents chief information security officers, seek tighter control of devices for security purposes.

Thanks to explosions in data and analytics capability, carriers have more options than ever to avoid leaning on controversial tactics like credit scores.

The health insurer has signed on with AlertSec, to scan the devices used by brokers for encryption capability.

Most organizations think of asset management as the practice of tracking and managing IT devices such as routers, switches, laptops and smartphones. But that’s now only part of the picture.

Nearly six in ten consumers are open to sharing location data and lifestyle information in exchange for decreased pricing in financial products and services, according to Accenture.

Organizations need to increasingly lure talent away from current jobs – and they better be prepared to shell out at least 15 percent more in compensation to grab that talent.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency plans to use private-sector data to calculate the real flood threat for each home.

With the California mandate to take effect by January 2020 and a potential new U.S. federal privacy law that could supersede it, firms need to start taking stock of their privacy practices.

California and others have passed consumer privacy laws, and lawmakers in Congress are beginning to address the issue. Here's an overview of the players and the proposals.

Shifting to the cloud isn’t just a matter of flipping a switch, and the cost savings won’t be automatic if you’re not acting advisedly. As a result, CIOs should keep these three concerns top of mind.

Specialty insurance company's tech leader says managing technical debt is a challenge for carriers navigating a changing world.

Single-tenant SaaS has the same long-term scaling problem as on-premise deployments: every client’s system running on a slightly different branch of the codebase.

The Digital Footprint service is designed to identify, secure, and control personal data.

The nature of insurtechs make them very attractive targets, as connected technology creates new gateways for cyber criminals.

The tech giants evolved out of necessity to migrate to a more flexible and responsive architecture by incorporating microservices.

Wage growth is starting to accelerate, and CIOs could find themselves paying premiums for certain roles in high demand such as data science, AI, security and cloud technology.

Division working on predictive models and automated underwriting in life insurance launches tool for consumers.

With all of the attention now being paid to securing information, many organizations are seeking clarity around compliance regulations and future changes.

Security must be at the table when working on new initiatives in order to minimize risk and ensure trust, says Accenture.

The landscape shifts with which the insurance industry is currently contending include new developments in both technology and consumer behavior.

Data security, virtual and augmented reality, and the Internet of Things are among the most in-demand and highest paid specialized tech skills for 2019.

For insurers to lure these professionals successfully in 2019, they must provide clear career paths that leave room for personal growth as well.

DJI Technology Co., which discovered the corruption in an internal probe, said it’s fired multiple workers who inflated parts costs for personal gain.

The battle to keep cyber attackers from successfully compromising networks is not working, according to a recent report by threat detection company Attivo Networks.

The company's T-HR3 could one day serve as arms and legs for the bedridden, or as a surrogate for relief workers in disaster zones.

As we approach the end of the year and move forward into a year with new cyber risks, here are seven tips to avoid and combat cybersecurity risks.