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What Is Cyber Extortion? Tips for Securing Your Data

Pure Storage

Threats against Critical Infrastructure Attackers often target essential servicessuch as power grids, water supplies, or transportation systemsthreatening severe disruption unless paid. Also, cyber insurance premiums have risen dramatically as insurers face increasing claims, further straining budgets.

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Resilient Data Protection for Critical Infrastructure  

Pure Storage

From turning on the lights and running the faucet to commuting to work, Americans have an expectation that there will always be power, clean water, transportation and communication services, and other critical infrastructure systems that are essential to society. These services ensure the security, safety, health, and well-being of citizens.

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Floods and fires…….business as usual

Plan B Consulting

Transport seems one of the items of infrastructure which was hit and the train line to the South west of England was closed for a number of days. The only thing that was stopping him carrying out the slaughter was that he was waiting for the insurance person to arrive….

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Floods and fires…….business as usual

Plan B Consulting

Transport seems one of the items of infrastructure which was hit and the train line to the South west of England was closed for a number of days. The only thing that was stopping him carrying out the slaughter was that he was waiting for the insurance person to arrive….

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Identifying and Preventing Provider Fraud in Workers Comp Cases

Risk Management Monitor

In these cases, a worker may intentionally fake an injury (claimant fraud) or a business owner may misrepresent their employee headcount or incorrectly classify employees to obtain lower insurance premiums. Workers compensation insurance provider fraud has become a multi-billion-dollar industry that is bad for business.

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Data Protection Predictions from Experts for 2025

Solutions Review

Cyber Liability insurance will increasingly require a privacy audit. As the number of privacy breaches and privacy violations continues to rise, cyber insurers will demand more thorough privacy programs at underwriting. We have seen this trend developing during 2024, with about one significant confirmed browser exploit each month.

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Is Your Community Prepared for Flooding?

CCEM Strategies

Recovering from flooding can be challenging, particularly as insurance coverage may be limited, extraordinarily costly, or unavailable depending on the type of flooding (i.e., Once flood waters arrive, normal routes of transportation and emergency responders may not be available. sewer backup versus overland flooding).