While China has denied engaging in espionage efforts as outlined in the joint warning from the U.S. and British law enforcement agencies, it is crucial for businesses to defend against the threat and the cybersecurity attacks that can come at any time from any nation state threat actors. Businesses of all kinds should consider immediate and ongoing actions to protect their intellectual property and critical infrastructure activities, beginning with reviewing patching policies and procedures.
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Diving deep into the metrics from more than 1,270 data security incidents, this one-of-a-kind report features actionable insights and checklists to help companies improve their data security measures and operational resilience. Key findings reveal ransomware remains front and center; companies are becoming more resilient after making investments in security enhancements; a change in the risk landscape with the use of cloud assets; and e-crime continuing with a surge in wire fraud.
Corporate insiders pose a unique threat as they are given privileged access to the company’s assets and are trusted to use that access responsibly and ethically. However, this can go awry in several ways, from unintentional, negligent acts to intentional, malicious acts. To help prevent, detect, and respond to that threat, it’s important to address the three key risks when evaluating your Insider Threat Program.
Facing more frequent and intense cyber threats, it’s vital that businesses are prepared for the attacks. In this episode of Marsh’s Risk in Context podcast, learn how organizations can build effective cyber incident and ransomware management plans and the actions they can take before, during, and after an attack. An important piece of your plan should include having a go-to list of reliable resources—such as law firms, forensics firms, and various extortion service providers—to act on your behalf in the event of a cyber incident.
When COVID hit, many business owners faced the dire realization that the insurance they paid so much for did not cover the business interruption resulting from the pandemic exposures. To help guard against that type of unexpected disruption in the future, many business owners have set up captives—a lucrative alternative risk financing structure—to navigate the risk and insurance challenges they face.
The C-suite faces tough operational obstacles as competition for talent remains fierce and employers experience higher-than-average turnover. In navigating the challenges, this report addresses the current and upcoming trends in healthcare, compliance and benefits, and provides practical solutions for employers to negotiate these challenges.
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) has become the next frontier in risk mitigation and long-term value creation. While ESG introduces high-stakes responsibilities for the board, it rests on the same overriding principles of traditional governance, including communicating execution of a strategy in alignment with corporate purpose, vision, and values. Forward-thinking boards will lean into ESG and view it is as an opportunity to improve business resilience while contributing to the greater benefit of all stakeholders.
We hear a lot today about the cybersecurity risks we face but to protect our families, it’s crucial not to forget the importance of effectively managing personal and physical security. In this chapter, we explore a risk-based approach to the personal and physical dimensions of family security and offer actionable insights you can put into practice straight away.
Family enterprises face an increasingly uncertain and risky world due to developments in the economy, geopolitics, financial markets, technology, and industry competition. In order to navigate this turbulent paradigm, family enterprises need to develop a culture of creativity and vitality that will allow them to adapt and eventually become a more resilient family. In addition, they can develop strategies to mitigate systemic risks.
Beyond an investment, a collector car is a highly personal possession that embodies your many dreams brought to life and should be treated differently when choosing the right collector car insurance. View the video below to learn more about how insuring a collector car is not the same as insuring a standard car under a regular auto policy.