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.

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

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

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

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.

The number of phishing attacks worldwide in the third quarter of 2018 reached more than 137 million, according to Kaspersky Lab.

The recent ISACA-CMMI Institute cybersecurity culture research illustrates the accomplishments and gaps that are seen in the cybersecurity culture of many organizations.

Cyber attacks and data breaches continue to increase in both frequency and intensity, and organizations can expect more of the same next year.

Data trash engineers, algorithm bias auditors, virtual identity defenders and cyber calamity forecasters are among the jobs that will play critical roles in the new digital workforce.

The technologies replace data and analytics after a drastic jump in a Gartner survey.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is reporting unauthorized access to consumer data in systems that support federal insurance exchanges.

The OCR has hit the health insurer with the fine as part of a settlement from its massive January 2015 breach.

Because the GDPR requires an opt-in system, insurers must request, receive, and capture customer consent in a secure, referrable way.

Hackers accessed information systems at Toyota Industries North America, compromising personal and protected health information.

Carriers are looking to deploy AI and RPA tools to help defend against the onslaught.

Healthcare companies take steps to safeguard against backdoor risks.

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.