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Why cyber insurance isn’t a substitute for cyber risk management

It is essential to understand the difference between cyber risk management and cyber insurance

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Why human error is still your top cybersecurity risk

Make sure staff understand the risks whether they work at home or in the office

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Six cyber security resolutions for your firm

New year - new cyber risks!  

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Cyber security in a year of crisis

A must read for law firms, their leaders and everyone responsible for security and business resilience

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Ransomware – the alarming trend in 2020

Ransomware attacks are on the increase. You need to consider how to protect your organisation.

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Cyber attacks and home working

Remote working is one of the top three critical vulnerabilities which can result in a serious cyber incident.

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The real cost of a cyber incident

Examples of the way a cyber incident can affect your firm

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Email account takeover

What does it mean when your email account is hacked?

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In this section

  • Hot topics
  • Why human error is still your top cybersecurity risk
  • Six cyber security resolutions for your firm
  • Cyber security in a year of crisis
  • Ransomware – the alarming trend in 2020
  • Cyber attacks and home working
  • The real cost of a cyber incident
  • Email account takeover
  • Invoice hijacking
  • Out of office risks
  • Why cyber insurance isn’t a substitute for cyber risk management
  • The battle against cybercrime – new government proposals
  • New Government Cyber Governance Code of Practice – it’s a question of leadership

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