Disruptions to business have always been devastating — a fact insurers have understood from the beginning. While business interruption insurance became an essential component of commercial property coverage long ago, it’s continued to evolve with the times. Today, more and more businesses are seeking protection from technology-related disruptions. Most cyber policies now offer some form [...]
If the technology your business depends on goes down, how do you respond? The effects of an extended cyber business interruption can be far-reaching. An immediate financial impact is often felt, but long-term business viability and competitiveness are also at risk. With such high stakes, It’s important to have a plan. Here’s what to know, [...]
Originally published January 25th, 2021. Last updated January 12, 2026. Cyber attacks against small businesses are increasing each year. Whether you are answering email, storing data files or running a website, your small business faces risks from doing business online. Most recently, hackers have been focused on stealing money directly from small businesses. Some cyber [...]
Artificial intelligence has taken off over the last several years, with a promise to potentially reshape the way people live and work. With the AI revolution, comes opportunities for businesses and others to benefit from cost savings and streamline their key processes. But AI also carries risks, many of which are still unknown or evolving, [...]
Pen testing is a common type of cybersecurity exercise companies can use to help find and fix vulnerabilities and even train their workers. Think of it like a “pop quiz” for your business, testing out whether you are as ready for a cybersecurity incident as you think you are. It lets you put your company, [...]
While the dollar doesn’t go as far as it used to, cybercrime mayhem is surprisingly cheap — as little as $5 a hack. This sort of attack has been dubbed "cybercrime as a service." It’s an emerging cybersecurity threat that involves a hacker being hired on the dark web by a third party to hack [...]
Ransomware is a top threat for business, accounting for a high percentage of cyber attacks. Yet more than half of organizations may be underprepared. For non-technical professionals, questions abound. Since incidents vary so much from one attack to the next, many aren’t sure of their risks or what to do about them. Here’s what you [...]
Cyber insurance has dramatically evolved since the first coverages were added to other policy forms in the 1990s. Traditionally, cyber coverages were only considered necessary in the technology industry — or for those providing technology-related professional services. It was the dawn of the digital age and growing cyber risk exposures across all industry classes that [...]
Cyber breaches were in the news a lot in 2023. In fact, 2023 was one of the most significant years on record for cybersecurity incidents. Even if you and your business didn’t have a hack, you may have still felt an impact. With everything from common office tools to telecom services, hotel check-ins and even [...]
At CyberLock Defense, we maintain a vast network of relationships in the cybersecurity space to help businesses like yours minimize the risk of a cybersecurity incident. Recently, 360 Privacy, a partner of our Lockton Cyber and Technology Practice, released a series of mobile device security guides to help business leaders on the go minimize their [...]