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Cyber Liability Insurance by the Numbers

Cyber Liability Insurance by the Numbers

Cybersecurity has become increasingly important, especially with many businesses working remotely. A cyber attack can be devastating to a business, incurring monetary and productivity losses. The right insurance coverage can help mitigate those losses and keep your business safe. Learn how a ransomware attack impacted one Aegis client, and how their cyber insurance helped them avoid a disaster. A Ransomware Story In 2019, an Aegis Insurance Markets client was hit with a large Ransomware attack. It ...
December 29, 2020By InterWest Insurance Cyber Liability Insurance Cybersecurity, Ransomware 0 Comment Read More »
10 Vital Cybersecurity Tips For Remote Workers

10 Vital Cybersecurity Tips For Remote Workers

Working from home was a dramatic transition for many workers to make. Whether you're counting the days until you can return to the office, or are thoroughly enjoying spending the work day in your jammies, we likely have more remote work ahead of us still. Now that we're all a little more comfortable working from home, it's important to make sure that you don't let any of your company's cybersecurity practices lapse. Opening the wrong ...
September 21, 2020By InterWest Insurance Cyber Liability Insurance COVID-19, Cybersecurity, Remote Work 0 Comment Read More »
COVID-19 Ushers in New Cyber Risks for Employers

COVID-19 Ushers in New Cyber Risks for Employers

Cyber threats are always present, but the COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a new era of cybercrime, increasing risks to employers and organizations. Scammers Use COVID-19 as Phishing Bait Phishing scams, using emails to capture personal data or financial information, are nothing new. But COVID-19 has given cybercriminals a shiny new lure to bait unsuspecting victims, by masquerading as: Suppliers of masks, ventilators, and other medical supplies, or in-demand commodities like hand sanitizers. Economic loans/ government ...
July 22, 2020By InterWest Insurance Cyber Liability Insurance Cybersecurity, Malware, Phishing Bait 0 Comment Read More »
7 Ways Employers Can Prevent Cyber Risks from a Remote Workforce

7 Ways Employers Can Prevent Cyber Risks from a Remote Workforce

Remote work was increasingly common before COVID-19, and now more and more companies are offering employees ways to work part-time or full-time at home. Unfortunately, remote work can bring its own unique set of challenges to employers, not the least of which is cybersecurity. Here are seven ways employers can reduce the risks of data breaches and hacks when they have a remote workforce. Avoid Unsecured Networks Free WiFi is available everywhere these days. And your employees ...
June 16, 2020By InterWest Insurance Cyber Liability Insurance COVID-19, Cybersecurity, Remote Work 0 Comment Read More »