Cyber Clips

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The cybersecurity world covers a vast expanse of largely uncharted territory. Our cyber risk team lives in that world, developing  knowledge and understanding. Here we share recent cybersecurity articles that we believe offer useful insight into issues surrounding cyber risk.

FCC Releases Ten CyberSecurity Tips For Small Businesses
Hacked

The Key to Corporate Cyber Safety: Basic Hygiene
Fortune

4 Ways Boards Can Strengthen Cybersecurity
Corporate Compliance Insights

The Evolving Security Budget: 3 New Ways CISOs Prioritize Spending
Dark Reading 

BYOD 2015: Data Loss, Data Leaks & Data Breaches
Dark Reading

Improving Cybersecurity Requires Teamwork and Collaboration
SIGNAL 

Opinion: Why the Supreme Court should side with data brokers
Christian Science Monitor 

8 Expert Tips: Cyber Security on a Nonprofit Budget
Just Means

Live Tomorrow: Improving Cybersecurity in a Connected World
Council on Foreign Relations 

US Government Launches New Cybersecurity Strategy Plan
InfoSecurity Magazine

The Problem Experts And Privacy Advocates Have With The Senate’s Cybersecurity Bill
Forbes

Pentagon Creates Cybersecurity Exchange Program With Industry
Bloomberg Business

5 Cybersecurity Truths to Know Now
Nextgov

Small Businesses are Big Targets for Cyber Attacks
PR Web

Five Must-Read Articles on the Cybersecurity Skills Gap
Security Intelligence

How CISOs Manage Cybersecurity Investment: Insights From the Field
Security Intelligence 

Surprises abound in global survey of cyber-security skills
Security Professionals Magazine 

Cyber Security Market by Solution – Global Forecast to 2020 – Reportlinker Review
PR Newswire

CISA / Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act Breakdown
Hacked

Senate passes first major cyber bill in years
The Hill

EU, US strike deal in principle on new data-sharing pact
The Hill

A Quick Guide to the Senate’s Newly Passed Cybersecurity Bill
Scientific American

The Global CISO: Why U.S. Leaders Must Think Beyond Borders
Dark Reading

Cyber hackers often target equipment, systems that are never checked
Business Insurance

Many more men than women are drawn to cybersecurity careers – and the gap is widening dramatically, new survey says
Market Watch 

Why Technology, Not Geography, Is Key to Cybersecurity
The Huffington Post 

7 Cybersecurity Layers Every Entrepreneur Need to Understand
Entrepreneur 

Cyber bill to sail in Senate
The Hill

How to Promote a Strong Cybersecurity Culture Year-Round
IT Business Edge

How long does it take for employees to be security conscious?
CSO Online

Watch Live: Solutions for the cybersecurity skills gap
Christian Science Monitor

Facebook accused of ‘secretly lobbying’ for cyber bill
The Hill

#CIA director hack by teen spotlights US cyber-frailty
MWC News

Silicon Valley’s oppostition to cybersecurity bill mounts as Senate prepares to vote
C Net

Senate cybersecurity bill misses the mark
The Boston Globe

Controversial cyber bill clears first Senate hurdle
The Hill 

What You Need To Know About Big Data, But Were Too Afraid To Ask
Forbes 

John McAfee Would Rather Laugh With The Sinners, But He’s A Cyber Security Saint
Forbes 

CFO Best Practices: Preparing for a Cyber-Attack
CFO

Why Some of Tech’s Biggest Companies Are Against Cyber Security Bill
ABC News

Why Corporate Boards Are Picking Women to Fill Cybersecurity Posts
Bloomberg Business

Cybersecurity Bill Could Put More Personal Data in Government Hands
Mother Jones

How We Can Overcome the Risks of AI
TIME

Cyber bill finally hits Senate floor
The Hill

Microsoft’s plan to avoid a ‘return to the digital dark ages’ in wake of Sage Harbor decision
The Washington Post

Protecting Through Deception: The Latest Cybersecurity Trend
PYMNTS

Companies can now estimate the cost of a data breach
Market Watch

Latent and Lurking Cyber Risks: How Do Companies Properly Assign Value?
Forbes

Cyber bill could hit Senate floor Tuesday
The Hill

CSO salaries expected to sky rocket
CSO Online

Opinion: Advice for Congress, the weakest link in cybersecurity
Christian Science Monitor

Facebook Will Now Warn You If Another Country Is Spying on You
ABC

Watch live: How can policymakers help secure the Internet of Things?
Christian Science Monitor

Security Firm: Chinese Hacking on US Companies Persists
ABC News

China Tried To Hack American Companies Since Agreeing To Cyber Pact, Security Firm Says
The Huffington Post

Who is responsible for security in the cloud?
CSO Online

As the Internet of Things Grows Exponentially, National Cyber Security Awareness Month Focuses on Securing our Connected Devices and Networks
Market Watch

Where to Invest as the Cybersecurity Arms Race Heats Up
Investment U

Major tech group comes out against cyber bill
The Hill

Four things you should be doing to protect yourself from cyberattack
Phys.org

10 Steps to protect your business from cybersecurity threats
The Business Journals

Cybersecurity strategy needs to be more dynamic, experts say
Search Security

Cyber security innovation is crucial, says security evangelist
Computer Weekly

Why Enterprises Increase Spending on Cybersecurity
Market Realist

Firms Cannot Afford to Ignore the Dangers of Cyber Security Non-Compliance
Finance Magnates

Cyber Security, User Interface, and You
The Wall Street Journal

SBA Unveils Small Business Cybersecurity Tools
Business News Daily

Can You Really Protect Your Online Data?
Wall Street Daily

Big Data: Your Ally In Cybersecurity
Forbes

What Is Reasonable? The Emerging Legalities of Cybersecurity Post-Wyndham
Mondaq

50% of small businesses have been the target of a cyber attack
Property Casualty 360

China-linked cyberattack hijacks phones
The Hill

Cyber resilience: Enabling control over the cyber domain
Christian Science Monitor

How Small Businesses Can Create a Culture of Cyber Security
ACA International

White House will not force tech firms to decrypt data
The Hill

Corporate VPNs In The Bullseye
Dark Reading

Cyber resilience: Enabling control over the cyber domain
Christian Science Monitor

How Small Businesses Can Create a Culture of Cyber Security
ACA International

White House will not force tech firms to decrypt data
The Hill

Lawmakers push to protect trade secrets from Chinese hackers
The Hill

Corporate VPNs In The Bullseye
Dark Reading

Cyber insurance premiums skyrocket after attacks
Reuters

This could be corporate America’s best weapon against cyber attacks
Venture Beat

Survey says enterprises are stepping up their security game
CSO Online

Cybersecurity Insurance: 4 Practical Considerations
Dark Reading

Too many healthcare employees complacent about security
CSO Online

The FTC and Cybersecurity: The New Normal?
The Legal Intelligencer

Dow Jones breached in hacking campaign
The Hill

Why Is Your Board of Directors Finally Asking About Cyber Risks?
Security Intelligence

Survey: Data-Driven Analytics Boosts Cyber Security
Information Management

Businesses Aren’t Alone in Worrying About Cyber Risk
Insurance Journal

EU high court invalidates key ‘Safe Harbor’ data pact
The Hill

Business Leaders Gaining on Cybersecurity Risks, According to the PwC, CIO and CSO Global State of Information Security Survey for 2016
PR Newswire

Quarter of firms can’t tell how hackers get in
CSO Online

What will the CISOs of 2020 look like?
CSO Online

In cybersecurity, it’s (almost) all about the people
Christian Science Monitor

Cybersecurity – emerging trends and regulatory guidance
Lexology

Congressional action on cybersecurity would send strong message to China
The Hill

Krebs: Most Firms Fail to Take Simple Cybersecurity Measures
Forward Thinking

Average business spends $15 million battling cybercrime
CSO Online

Watch live: The cutting edge of cybersecurity research (+video)
Christian Science Monitor

US, China Have Dueling Definitions of Cybersecurity
Voice of America

No new international cyber strategy, Obama czar says
Politico

Why Cyberattacks are the Most Worrisome Crimes in the United States, Plus Trends to Watch in 2016
PR Newswire

Banking Group Marks Cybersecurity Month by Disclosing a Hack
Bloomberg

SINET Announces 2015 Top 16 Emerging Cybersecurity Companies
Business Wire

Privacy hawks see momentum in encryption fight
The Hill

US, EU working to update data sharing pact ahead of court ruling
The Hill

Security risks increase as cloud data centers change
CSO Online

Cyber security no longer a governmental responsibility
Business Standard

Blog: U.S. Defense Department Agrees to Educate Small Businesses on Cybersecurity
SIGNAL

Carly Fiorina on U.S. cyber defense
CSO Online

Who’s Really In Charge of Federal CYbersecurity and Is It Time For a White House CISO?
Nextgov

Cybersecurity: Why Your Firewalls Aren’t Enough
Financial Planning

Are your CEO and board ready? AT&T’s cybersecurity insights report helps executives prepare for cyberattacks
Fierce Telecom

Raytheon wins $1 billion cybersecurity contract to battle attacks on U.S. agencies
The Washington Post

Will the US-China Cybersecurity Pact Work?
Voice of America

CFO role expands in the age of heightened digital security
Financial Post

The rise of state-sponsored cyber attacks
SC Magazine UK

Top spy says skeptical about U.S.-China agreement
Reuters

Tech group petitions Obama to oppose ‘backdoor’ surveillance
The Hill

To hack, or not to hack?
Brookings

Obama should hold Xi accountable on cyber security
The Hill

Officials worried hackers will change your data, not steal it
The Hill

Arms Control in Cyberspace Evokes Challenges of Nuclear Treaties
Bloomberg

Ace offers $100 million cyber policies with added services, scrutiny
Business Insurance

NYIT Cybersecurity Conference: Know Your Adversary, Increase Resiliency
PR Newswire

Are your biggest security threats on the inside?
CSO Online

Changing the whistleblower-retaliation culture
CIO

What would a US-Chine cybertreaty really mean?
CSO Online

OPM underestimated number of fingerprints stolen in hack by millions
The Hill

Federal cybersecurity: Not as bad as you might think
FCW Online

Apple, Microsoft, others slammed for supporting cybersecurity bill
Fortune

White House considered, dismissed encryption access ideas
The Hill 

US, China appear close on cyber economic espionage deal
CSO Online

US legislation requiring tech industry to report terrorist activity dropped
CSO Online

Lawmakers press Obama on cyber, trade concerns with China
The Hill

Will American CEOs cave to China’s president?
Los Angeles Times

Cyber security investing grows, resilient to market turmoil
Reuters

For better cybersecurity, think like a hacker
The Business Journals

Pentagon official calls for cyber war rules
The Hill

Hacking, China’s maritime claims overshadow Xi’s US visit
Herald-Whig

Frustration grows with Obama over response to China hacks
The Hill

Lawmakers accuse DHS of stonewalling on cybersecurity plans
The Hill

GOP lawmakers press Obama to sanction China for hacking
The Hill

Tighten up your cyber security strategies now
CSO Online

Cyber Supply Chain Security Is Increasingly Difficult for Critical Infrastructure Organizations
Network World

Obama warns businesses on cybersecurity threats
CNBC

5 things your CEO should know about cybersecurity
CIO

Employees are the biggest threats to cybersecurity
PYMNTS

Understanding Cybersecurity Due Diligence
Huffington Post

What’s next after cybersecurity information sharing legislation?
Politico

A Cybersecurity Bill Light on Security, Heavy on Corporate Protection
Foreign Policy

Bush stakes out tough position on cybersecurity
The Hill

Obama Won’t Sanction China for Cyber Spying…Yet
The Daily Beast

Government has cyber security in wrong hands
The TandD.com

US, China conclude cybersecurity discussions
The Hill

Industry group says OMB cybersecurity guidance too lax
Federal Times

Cyber Insurance to Touch $7.5 Billion By 2020
CXO Today

Five predictions for cybersecurity’s role in the 2016 presidential race
The Christian Science Monitor

Cybersecurity Pros Knock Congress as Security Bill Stalls
DC Inno

Insurance requirements can drive stronger cybersecurity, Treasury official says
The Washington Post

Schumer: After Excellus data breach, Congress must pass cybersecurity bill
Auburnpub

China, US can cooperate on cybersecurity, says Chinese top diplomat, amid hacking claims
South China Morning Post

FTC: Startups Need to Up Cybersecurity Investments
PYMNTS

U.S. urged to tighten cyber security to counter Chinese hacking
Reuters

Intel chief: OPM data hasn’t yet been used against US
The Hill

Companies Struggle to Fill Cyber-Security Jobs
Baseline

US cyber chief discusses challenges, solutions to security
Fierce Government IT

Energy Dept. hacked 150 times in 4 years
The Hill

China ambassador: Hacking sanctions could hurt Xi visit
The Hill

Senate Intel chair: Cyber bill not likely until October
The Hill

U.S. Senator Says Nation Is ‘On Point’ with Cybersecurity
Government Technology

Israel is number two in cybersecurity behind the U.S.
CSO

China’s cybersecurity law — trouble for businesses
Washington Examiner

Five Places Where Cybersecurity Has Its Own Hub
PYMNTS

Waiting for the Senate on cybersecurity; FCC weighs new router rules; could Politwoops come back?
Washington Post

Letter: A cyber-security ‘red herring’
Argus Leader 

NFA proposes cybersecurity guidance for derivatives traders
Lexology

Cybersecurity threats pose moving target for business, government
The Daily Republic

Study of CEOs Reveals Alarming CyberSecurity Trends
Inc

The US government is not spending enough on cybersecurity
Business Insider

Court: FTC can take action on corporate data breaches
CSO

Researcher gives baby monitors an ‘F’ in cybersecurity
CS Monitor

New Report Highlights Wide Ranging Cybersecurity Challenges
App Developer Magazine

How the IoT is changing the cybersecurity conversation
It Brief

The myth of the cybersecurity skills shortage
Computer World

What Congress Can Learn from the Military About Cybersecurity
Defense One

IRS Budget Cut Opens Door for Cyberattacks, Tax Cheats: Sen. Wyden
Think Advisor

Data breaches – hackers have nothing on your own employees
Computer Business Review

The most troublesome amendments to the cybersecurity bill
Washington Post

Employees put business data at risk by installing gambling apps on their phones
CSO

States taking steps to bolster cybersecurity
The Hill

OPM awards $133M to protect hack victims
The Hill

Russia and China could be ‘making it impossible for the US to hide’ its intelligence activities
Business Insider

New Web addresses a cybercrime playground
The Hill

Do boards of directors actually care about cybersecutiry?
CSO Online

Intel: Criminals getting better at data exfiltration
CSO Online

An emerging global threat: BEC scams hitting more and more businesses
Help Net Security

More companies add cyber security pros to boardrooms
The Blade

FBI issues supplier scam warning to businesses
CSO Online

Court ruling leads to fears of FTC litigation on cybersecurity
The Hill

Cybersecurity concerns in health care, banking, insurance drive growth for local IT firm
Albany Business Review

The Top Five Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities for Businesses
Hacked

Cybersecurity under FTC Authority: What Does It Mean?
Dark Reading

Why industry groups are wary of stronger FTC cybersecurity oversight
CS Monitor

Military leaders warn U.S. is falling behind in cybersecurity
Washington Examiner

More than 80% of healthcare IT leaders say their systems have been compromised
CSO Online

Ashley Madison hack raises Digital Era questions of media ethics
CS Monitor

Fresh off the OPM breach, federal technology officers discuss threats with cybersecurity leaders
Washington Business Journal

Phishing is a $3.7-million annual cost for average large company
CSO

Do CIOs and CISOs Get Covered in Cybersecurity Litigation?
Bloomberg BNA

Report: Iran can now hack your Gmail
The Hill

The growing need for more women cybersleuths
CNBC

The 22 Amendments That Could Determine the Fate of the Senate’s Cybersecurity Bill
National Journal

Should FTC regulate commercial cybersecurity?
Federal Times

Cybersecurity: The glitch in the U.S.-China relationship
CNN

Main US Cybersecurity center Fails to Protect 12 Out of 16 Economic Sectors
Sputnik News

The 20 Most Infamous Cyberattacks of the 21st Century
Technology Review

Facebook’s Cybersecurity Platform Hits Critical Mass
PYMNTS

FTC Has Authority to Police Cybersecurity:  U.S. Appeals Court
The Fiscal Times

Drone industry growth threatened by cybersecurity & privacy concerns: Lloyd’s
Deal Street Asia

Next-Gen Cybersecurity Is All About Behavior Recognition
Tech Crunch

White House cybersecurity czar: Threat awareness has improved, but protection hasn’t
Fierce Government IT

It’s not ‘if’ a business has a cybersecurity breach, but more likely ‘when’ it will happen
Mississippi Business Journal

International Hacking and Insider Trading Scheme Exposes Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities at Third-Party Vendors
Orrick

Enhanced cybersecurity monitoring and reporting obligations for federal contractors
Lexology

University of Virginia hack targeted employees with China ties
The Hill

15,000 government emails revealed in Ashley Madison leak
The Hill

China summons Western tech firms, revives bank cyber rules
Reuters

US allies pledge to fight ISIS in cyberspace
The Hill

Cybersecurity IPOs: two biggies to report… for now
CSO Online

The Cybersecurity Challenges Facing State and Local Governments
Info Security

IRS Says Breach of Taxpayer Data Far More Widespread Than It First Thought: 610,000 Taxpayers at Risk
The Washington Post

CISOs Spent Too Much Time on Tech, Not Enough on Strategy
Dark Reading

Maritime Experts Define Cyber Security Research Challenges
In Homeland Security

Five Points of Failure in Recovering From an Attack
Help Net Security

Consumers May Be the Big Losers When Companies Hide Cybersecurity Problems
The Washington Post

Privileged Accounts Are Still Easy to Compromise
Help Net Security

Lawsuits Against Government Over Hack Are Adding Up
The Hill

Target Reaches Settlement With Visa Over 2013 Data Breach, Sources Say
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