The 101 Guide to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
California is well-known for spearheading fresh trends, innovative ideas, and game-changing regulations. It’s no surprise that the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) originated in The Golden State. February 11 • Cyber LiabilityCyber Insurance Trends 2020
As cybersecurity continues to be a top priority for most companies, here are cyber insurance trends you need to know for 2020.
Medical Office Insurance Guide
Medical office insurance covers some of the most vulnerable parts of a medical practice. Here’s a practical guide to help you safeguard your business.
Lawyers’ Professional Liability: A Guide for Law Firms
Lawyers’ professional liability insurance covers some of the most vulnerable parts of the legal profession. Here’s a practical guide for law firms.
Commercial Crime Insurance Guide
Here’s the inside scoop on commercial crime insurance guide for startups and mid-level businesses. Learn the different types of commercial crimes and what crime insurance covers.
Technology Errors & Omissions Insurance: What You Need to Know
Technology Errors & Omissions Insurance (Tech E&O) is the one thing that all tech companies need. Find out why.
Insurance for Autonomous Vehicles & Self-Driving Cars
While the future of autonomous vehicles is uncertain, the need for a new insurance strategy is clear.
On-Demand & Shared Economy Insurance Trends
The Shared Economy & On-Demand industry will equal traditional operating models by 2025. We dive into risk management trends and key insurance takeaways.
Cyber Insurance Trends 2019
Cyber liability insurance outlook for 2019. We examine cyber threats, data breaches, factors affecting cyber pricing and cyber security tips.
Mitigating Cyber Risk with Google Cloud
Partnering with the right cloud provider is essential. Google Cloud outline how to mitigate cyber risk through trust, security, and proper cyber insurance.
Investors’ Use of Data and Privacy Implications
Kyle from DataGrail breaks down the privacy implications investors’ now face with the increasing risk and compliance involved with data-driven investments.
Marriott & SPG Data Breach: What you need to know
Everything you need to know about the Marriot & SPG data breach. Who is at risk, what data was stolen and how to protect your business against cyber attacks
Risk Management Guide for SaaS Companies
Featured on the OpenView Partners blog. Carl breaks down risk management for SaaS-based companies.
Growing Pains: The Future of Electric Scooters and Bike Sharing
Electric scooters and dockless bikes are popping up everywhere. We dive into risk management and the future of the industry.
5 Takeaways from the Verizon Data Breach Report 2018
Every year Verizon releases a report that details real-world security incidents, data breaches, and the trends behind them. We discuss 5 takeaways every business needs to know
Top 6 forms of social engineering and how to protect your business
Many implement the latest antivirus software, data encryption protocols, and firewalls. But what happens if malware is introduced into the system from inside? i.e. by an employee
5 facts startups need to know about the GDPR
Any business that comes in contact with EU citizens will have to follow new rules as of May of this year. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), passed by EU Parliament in April 2016, directly impacts businesses in the US, EU and elsewhere. Its purpose is to set uniform standards for data protection and prevent businesses from
Growing concerns about cybersecurity in dating apps
Vulnerabilities have been discovered in some popular dating apps. What lessons can other businesses take away? Anyone who uses an app assumes that there’s a certain amount of privacy involved. This isn’t unique to dating apps. Consumers accept that the app marketplace and/or developer will collect usage and error data and certain forms of personally
3 cyber insurance lessons from the HBO data breach
Copyright 2017 Home Box Office, Inc. Winter is com…wait, nope, those are lawyers. Lawyers are coming. Fresh off the heels of the personally identifiable information (PII) of every registered voter in the United States being stolen, another American institution is on the defense. OK so maybe it’s not an “institution” per se. HBO was the
Startup Risk Tips: Optimizing your Insurance Policies
Insurance should be seen as more of an investment than a cost, but given the busy and chaotic lives of Founders, it sometimes becomes a check-the-box activity. When utilized properly, companies can get value from their policies well beyond that generated by a “set it and forget it” approach. Here are a few tips to optimize your insurance
FS ALERT: Equifax data breach
Equifax data breach On Thursday, September 7th, consumer credit reporting agency Equifax announced they had been the target of a data breach. According to the agency, the records of 143 million Americans have been compromised by an attack which was discovered on July 29th. Stolen data include names, birthdays, addresses, social security numbers and (in
#Whatis: cyber insurance, crime insurance, & social engineering insurance
Most people have heard of cyber insurance. News of cyber breaches grace the headlines almost weekly these days. But are you really covered for all types of thefts committed using the latest technology? The answer is probably not, especially if you aren’t purchasing crime insurance. Let’s take a look at what you’re covered for under