Jody Westby
Westby is CEO of Global Cyber Risk. westby@globalcyberrisk.com
P&C
Ostrich Syndrome
A recent federal lawsuit sent a regrettable message to C-suites: keep your head ...
November 1, 2022
P&C
D&O in Cyber Spotlight
Boards whose companies have weak or nonexistent cyber controls are sitting ducks...
August 24, 2022
Industry
Self-Sovereignty in the Metaverse
Lawyers and regulators are playing catch-up with advanced technology, and risk m...
July 19, 2022
P&C
2022 M&A Cyber Checklist
This guide to M&A cyber due diligence activities will help your clients avoid cy...
May 1, 2022
P&C
The New World of Warfare
If your clients work in critical infrastructure, their cyber security should be ...
April 1, 2022
P&C
Building a Cyber Governance Framework
The importance of cyber governance is increasingly elevated. Here’s what board...
January 18, 2022
P&C
A Call for Harmonized Legal Frameworks
Can the United States give up its patched frameworks and work on global alignmen...
November 30, 2021
P&C
Fending Off the Lions
A late start and missteps by government, insurers and businesses have uncaged cy...
November 1, 2021
P&C
Guard the Digital Door
High-tech spying is a threat to strategic and proprietary data.
October 1, 2021
P&C
Health System Cyber Attacks Put Individuals at Risk
Little help is given to those left to recover their personal health data.
July 20, 2021
P&C
Ripple Effects of Cyber Attacks
Companies are facing business interruption, higher premiums, and new legislation...
June 1, 2021
P&C
Cyber Caveat Emptor
When it comes to digital assets, make sure the crown jewels aren’t missing.
May 2, 2021
P&C
Ransomware Continues to Lead Cyber Attacks
And the temptation to just pay the ransom is big but dangerous.
March 26, 2021
P&C
Put Incident Response Front and Center
The lack of a fully developed and tested cyber response plan can cause a range o...
February 28, 2021
P&C
Forgiveness After an Attack
You can help clients avoid sharp rate increases following a cyber incident.
January 15, 2021
Industry
Fractured Privacy Laws Increase Business Risk
Increasingly, legal counsel, chief privacy officers, and risk managers are strug...
October 30, 2020
P&C
You Thought COVID-19 Was Bad
We harden against Cat 5 hurricane risk. The models suggest we should do the same...
September 24, 2020
P&C
Leadership, Training, Controls
When these are lacking, the insider threat can be even more dangerous.
August 25, 2020
P&C
Trust in Data Can Be a Competitive Advantage
Companies that want to come out of the shutdown with a competitive edge will beg...
July 16, 2020
P&C
Work from Home May Be Here to Stay
Here are the minimum requirements for all companies to be safe in the new normal...
May 31, 2020
P&C
Coronavirus Response Requires D&O Review
As companies shift to telework and undergo other crisis-related changes, cyber s...
April 22, 2020
P&C
What Brokers Need to Know About Cybersecurity During COVID-19
How COVID-19 changed the cyber threat environment and what it means for your cli...
April 22, 2020
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Cyber Consulting Could Save Your Clients’ Business
Buying a cyber policy doesn’t ensure a business stays open after an attack.
March 26, 2020
P&C
Three Key Cyber Events
The past six months have brought three new reasons to improve D&O oversight of c...
March 1, 2020
Brokerage Ops
20 for 2020
These 20 steps can help you achieve a reasonable state of cyber-security maturit...
January 14, 2020
P&C
Ransomware…It Doesn’t Have to Be This Hard
Criminals are cashing in at the bank because companies are not allocating necess...
November 21, 2019
P&C
Risk Assessments Are the Best Checkup
Are you adequately tracking the health of your cyber-security program?
October 28, 2019
P&C
Managing Cyber Risks in an Industrial Control Environment
It's a complex mess. This is a good starting point.
September 27, 2019
P&C
Don't Make Dangerous Decisions
Knowing what to look for when developing your internal cyber-security reporting ...
August 16, 2019
P&C
Pay Now or Pay Later
Small and midsize businesses are in the cyber crime bullseye.
July 11, 2019
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Be Careful Not to Make a Bad Deal
Failing to conduct a thorough review of the cyber risks associated with an acqui...
March 27, 2019
P&C
Preparing for New Cyber Threats
What’s on the horizon in 2019? Make sure you’ve got a comprehensive and test...
November 29, 2018
Health+Benefits
Benefits Data Bullseye
Healthcare and employee benefits data are gold for cyber criminals.
October 30, 2018
P&C
D&O in the Crosshairs
Data breach patience is waning. Corporate managers may experience increased over...
August 30, 2018
P&C
Data, Data Every…Where?
Very few companies know what data they have, where their data go or what protect...
July 16, 2018
P&C
Losing Face
Facebook’s lack of governance may cost more than a mere breach would.
April 30, 2018
P&C
Cybering Up for Your Safety
This 15-step program will help you recover from unsafe practices.
February 27, 2018
Industry
The Equifax Hack
An empire built on your personal information reveals flaws in its foundation tha...
October 27, 2017
P&C
Spreading Cyber Around
Cyber coverage is popping up in multiple places. Look widely to recover claims.
September 29, 2017
Brokerage Ops
Cyber Oversight
Cyber security now belongs to boards and executives. Read the owners manual.
August 31, 2017
P&C
Inside Job
Consider the range of attacks committed by employees or trusted insiders.
May 25, 2017
Industry
Cyber Crime Wave
Cyber insurance premium growth follows the growing wave of cyber crime.
April 27, 2017
Industry
Buying Cyber Risk
Cyber due diligence can be a major asset in M&A. Lack of it can affect purchase ...
March 29, 2017
