Lockton Affinity Lawyer – Cyber security resources and insurance

How Does Cyber Business Interruption Insurance Work?

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 [...]

Lockton Affinity2026-05-27T16:31:52+00:00Cyber insurance, Cyber security, Cyber threats, Insurance details, Risk management|

A Playbook for Cyber Business Interruption

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 [...]

Lockton Affinity2026-03-24T20:26:12+00:00Cyber insurance, Cyber security, Cyber threats, Risk management|

Increasing Cyber Attacks against Small Businesses

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. [...]

Lockton Affinity2026-01-12T17:40:00+00:00Cyber insurance, Cyber security, Cyber threats, Industry news|

AI Risk Management for Small Business

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 [...]

Lockton Affinity2025-12-12T03:24:57+00:00Cyber insurance, Cyber security, Cyber threats, Industry news, Risk management|

What Is Pen Testing and Why Might You Need It?

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 [...]

Lockton Affinity2025-05-28T17:12:40+00:00Cyber insurance, Cyber security, Risk management|

Emerging Threats: Cybercrime as a Service

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 [...]

Lockton Affinity2025-03-28T14:52:20+00:00Cyber insurance, Cyber security, Cyber threats, Cybercrime|

Cybersecurity 101: What Is Ransomware?

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, [...]

Lockton Affinity2025-01-17T17:22:46+00:00Cyber insurance, Cyber security, Cyber threats|

Mobile Device Security Guide

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 [...]

Lockton Affinity2024-03-29T09:07:40+00:00Cyber security|

A Look at Passwordless Authentication

Studies show many people can be tricked into revealing their password, but a new technology called passwordless authentication may make accounts safer and passwords obsolete. If you’ve ever unlocked your phone with your face, logged into your laptop with your [...]

Lockton Affinity2023-02-08T17:11:43+00:00Cyber security, Industry news|

All About Social Engineering in Cyber Crime

Whenever the topic of cyber crime comes up, leaders at organizations everywhere often have one question: How do fraudsters and hackers convince so many people to hand over their passwords? The simple answer is social engineering. People are social by [...]

Lockton Affinity2022-12-08T20:36:53+00:00Cyber security, Industry news|

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