Cyber Insurance Can’t Do it Alone: Attention to Fundamental Security Practices Provides the Necessary Protection Against Disasters
On the surface, cyber insurance seems like the perfect solution for dangerous times. Ransomware attacks surged dramatically in 2022, accounting for a quarter of all breaches. So, if your company does get hit, at least you have a way to recoup some of the losses you incur on your bottom line. But for those looking for a quick fix to a growing problem, cyber insurance has its shortcomings. For one, it’s getting prohibitively expensive. The protection it offers doesn’t address the issue of how you got hacked in the first place and how you can stop hackers in the future. And it doesn’t secure your data or keep it available.
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