About Mike Volk
Mike Volk • Jul 20th, 2017
In a recent blog post, we shared two prevalent cyber risks that your organization should be aware of — phishing and malware. Of course, those aren’t the only two threats you face when using technology or handling electronic data. This blog post provides an overview of two additional cyber threats to help you build a foundational awareness of some of the most common threats and make informed decisions about operating securely in today’s interconnected environment. Continue Reading
Cyber security, Cyber risk, Cyber threat
Mike Volk • Jul 12th, 2017
Keeping up with the ever-changing cyber threat landscape is essential for making smart decisions about cyber risk management. For many leaders, combing through the constant stream of information can be challenging and time consuming. A good approach to sort through the intimidating amount of information is to set a simple, achievable goal of dedicating time each week to read notable cybersecurity headlines. The goal is not to become a cybersecurity expert, but to build a general knowledge base and awareness of current issues that can inform decisions and help determine the cybersecurity strategy for the organization. Continue Reading
Cyber threat
Mike Volk • Jun 16th, 2017
Did you know? To date, in 2017 there have been 133 reported data breaches in the healthcare industry – on average 17,849 records breached per incident. The Ponemon Institute estimates the cost per lost or stolen healthcare record to be about $400. This does not include fines and penalties, which can further increase the cost. Do the math, healthcare breaches are expensive. Continue Reading
Cyber insurance, Cyber risk
Mike Volk • Mar 24th, 2017
You’ve probably read about major cybersecurity failures of large organizations, such as Yahoo, Sony, LinkedIn, Target, the Democratic National Committee, and the list goes on. While they’re not always in the headlines, evidence shows that small and medium-sized organizations are increasingly becoming the targets of cyber criminals and malicious actors. According to the most recent Internet Security Threat Report that was published in 2016 by Symantec, 65 percent of all spear-phishing attacks target small and medium-sized organizations. Continue Reading
Cybersecurity
Mike Volk • Nov 7th, 2016
Businesses have to use technology to compete and by doing so they are exposed to new risks related to data and network security. Yet options to do anything meaningful to protect data and networks can be confusing, limited or simply inadequate. Further complicating the issue is that society and laws are struggling to catch up with technology so it is difficult to fully understand cyber risks and the financial consequences of doing business in the cyber age. This reality can make it difficult for leadership teams in organizations to determine the best way to approach cybersecurity. Continue Reading
cyber liability, Cyber security, Cyber risk
