Cyber insurance requirements raise the security bar
Critical role of phishing-resistant MFA to position you well to secure coverage now and into the future
The cyberthreat landscape has always been worrisome, but recent news reports show a sharp growth in highly sophisticated cyber attacks of various kinds, from nation states and other bad actors. Ransomware attacks and other forms of account compromise continue to grace the news every month costing companies billions in downtime and lost opportunity. And in keeping with frequent and large payouts, cyber insurance companies have raised premiums by as much as 150-300%, and requiring organizations looking to purchase cyber insurance coverage to raise their bar for security. Read this solution brief to learn about the changing landscape and requirements, and how to protect your business and users with phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA).
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