The Promise and Peril of Quantum Computing and Its Implications for Cyber Insurance

January 17th, 2024|Categories: Emerging Litigation & Risk, HB Emerging Law Notes, HB Tort Notes, Journal on Emerging Issues in Litigation, New Featured Post for Home Page, Tort Litigation|Tags: , , , , , , |

Quantum computing, like artificial intelligence, is one of several emerging technologies that could either save the planet or end the world, depending on which expert is holding forth on the issue. This article explores the promise and peril of quantum computing and the potential coverage implications under cyber insurance policies. As Cameron notes, "while cyber insurance may provide some coverage for hazards that result from quantum computing, those policies may not respond to many of the risks".

Read More

Despite Relative Inactivity on the Virtual Front in Ukraine, Russia’s Global Cyber-Attacks are Coming

March 29th, 2022|Categories: Cyber Risk, Cyber Risk Litigation, Emerging Litigation & Risk, HB Emerging Law Notes, Journal on Emerging Issues in Litigation, New Featured Post for Home Page|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Editor Tom is HB’s Founder and Managing Director. His career in litigation content spans four decades during which he was editor, managing editor, and finally publisher at Mealey’s Litigation Reports. After Mealey’s was acquired by LexisNexis Tom became a vice president involved in creating new content and services at the legal research and services giant. He has always overseen or directly created articles, blogs, conferences, webinars, data collections, and now podcasts — all on litigation. Tom founded HB in 2008, and four years later he founded Custom Legal Content, a boutique content creation shop serving boutique and specialized legal practices and litigation services. In addition to his work at HB and CLC, Tom is Editor in Chief of the Journal on Emerging Issues in Litigation, and host of the Emerging Litigation Podcast. For years he was a leader in an international specialized publishing association, frequently speaking and writing about publishing, and is now active in an open community of content and event producers called Renewd. Sometime during the last millennium Tom proudly graduated with a B.A. in Communications from Bethany College in West Virginia. Interviews with leading attorneys and other subject matter experts on new twists in the law and how the law is responding to new twists in the world. Despite Relative Inactivity on the [...]

Read More

Tanks and Banks: What Fintechs Must Know About Sanctions on Russia

March 25th, 2022|Categories: Cyber Risk, Cyber Risk Litigation, Emerging Litigation & Risk, HB Emerging Law Notes, Journal on Emerging Issues in Litigation, New Featured Post for Home Page|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

The Guest A highly regarded attorney and much-sought-after speaker for his expertise on the laws and operations of the technology-driven global financial system. Also a member of the Editorial Board of Advisors for the Journal on Emerging Issues in Litigation. Interviews with leading attorneys and other subject matter experts on new twists in the law and how the law is responding to new twists in the world. Tanks and Banks: What Fintechs Must Know About Sanctions on Russia Tom Hagy Interviews Brad Rustin of Nelson, Mullins, Riley & Scarborough Click below to get the complete article.

Read More

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Year in Review 2021

March 21st, 2022|Categories: Cyber Risk, Cyber Risk Litigation, Emerging Litigation & Risk, HB Emerging Law Notes, Journal on Emerging Issues in Litigation, New Featured Post for Home Page|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

The Authors The authors are all attorneys with the Kennedys law firm (kennedyslaw.com). Joshua Mooney (joshua.mooney@kennedyslaw) and Judy Selby (judy.selby@kennedyslaw.com) are partners. Tracey Kline (tracey.kline@kennedyslaw.com) and Alexis Childs (alexis.childs@kennedyslaw.com) are associates. Bridget Mead, associate, and Javier Vijil, senior associate, also contributed to this article. Judy Selby is also a member of the Editorial Board of Advisors for the Journal on Emerging Issues in Litigation. Cybersecurity and Data Privacy 2021 in Review By Joshua Mooney, Judy Selby, Tracey Kline, and Alexis Childs Abstract: As the world emerged from lockdown, it should come as no surprise that cybersecurity and data privacy remained dominant topics in the media and legal industry. Some of 2021 was much like 2020—ransomware attacks continued to fill the headlines, and in the aggregate, constituted significant loss paid under cyber insurance policies. OFAC reminded victim companies and incident response firms (and cyber carriers) that it remains unlawful to pay ransom payments to designated organizations. Comprehensive federal legislation addressing cyber defenses and notification requirements never materialized. Yet in 2021, we saw new and significant developments. U.S. law continued its drift toward comprehensive privacy regulation with two new significant pieces of privacy legislation and California’s enforcement of the California Consumer Privacy Act. In the absence of federal legislation, federal agencies either [...]

Read More

Broken Privilege and IoT with Kathryn Rattigan

December 10th, 2021|Categories: Cyber Risk, Cyber Risk Litigation, ELP, Emerging Litigation & Risk, HB Emerging Law Notes|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Broken Privilege and IoT with Kathryn Rattigan Joining me to discuss this emerging area of law is Kathryn M. Rattigan, a member of the Business Litigation Group, the Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Team, and the Drone Compliance Team in the Rhode Island office of Robinson Cole. Kathryn provides clients guidance regarding privacy and data protection in connection with mobile devices, data storage technologies, mobile apps, and location-based services. She  assists with the development of website and mobile app privacy policies and  terms and conditions. Kathryn is a frequent contributor to the excellent Robinson Cole Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider blog.  She holds a J.D. from the Roger Williams University School of Law and a B.A. (magna cum laude) from Stonehill College. This podcast is the audio companion to the Journal on Emerging Issues in Litigation, a collaborative project between HB Litigation Conferences and the Fastcase legal research family, which includes Full Court Press, Law Street Media, Docket Alarm and, most recently, Judicata. If you have comments or wish to participate in one our projects, or want to tell me how insightful and informative Kathryn is, please drop me a note at Editor@LitigationConferences.com. Finally, yes, "skeevy" is a word. And the law is not settled as to whether Shiloh has privacy rights. Tom Hagy Host of the Emerging Litigation Podcast There are now billions and billions of interconnected [...]

Read More

The Cyber Insurance Market Has Problems: A Conversation With Tom Johansmeyer

November 16th, 2021|Categories: Cyber Risk, Cyber Risk Litigation, ELP, Emerging Litigation & Risk, HB Emerging Law Notes|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

The Cyber Insurance Market Has Problems: A Conversation With Tom Johansmeyer The author of the piece is my guest on our latest episode. He is Tom Johansmeyer, ARM, is head of PCS, a Verisk business. PCS investigates and provide, independent loss estimates on catastrophes and large individual losses to the benefit of the global risk and capital supply chain. Tom has focused on the broad and rapid expansion of PCS, leading the team into Japan, New Zealand, and other APAC regions in 2019 – as well as Mexico. Tom is the architect of the PCS entry into global specialty lines, most recently adding large risk loss reporting to the group’s portfolio. Previously, Tom held insurance industry roles at Guy Carpenter (where he launched the first corporate blog in the reinsurance sector) and Deloitte. Personally, I like his LinkedIn description: "Aspiring cyclist and distance swimmer, former soldier. Leading the global charge at PCS. Haven't driven anything with a motor since 2007." Excellent. This podcast is the audio companion to the Journal on Emerging Issues in Litigation, a collaborative project between HB Litigation Conferences and the legal news folks at Law Street Media, and the Fastcase legal research family, which includes Docket Alarm and Judicata. If you have comments or wish to participate in one our projects, or want to tell me how insightful our guests are, please drop [...]

Read More

Cyber Captive Survey 2019 — AON

June 26th, 2019|Categories: HB Risk Notes|Tags: , , , |

Aon’s Cyber Captive Survey 2019 says that the rapid growth in the captive market of cyber-specific policies underscores that cyber is one of the primary risks for organizations across the world driven by an increasingly complex operational, technological and regulatory environment. Key findings include: Healthcare and energy industries are leading the way, with 19% and 15% of organizations in these industries utilizing captives for cyber coverage respectively. 41% of captives surveyed are incubating cyber risk. The range in limits of cover taken out is up to USD$100 million. An estimated 34% of all captives will be writing cyber in five years’ time. Read the complete report here! 

Read More

International Cyber Risk Management Conference | April 15-16, 2019 | Toronto

August 22nd, 2018|Categories: Conferences, HB Risk Notes|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Get 10% off with promotion code HB2019 Check out the Agenda and Faculty Date: April 15-16, 2019 Venue: Metro Toronto Convention Centre 255 Front St. West Toronto, ON M5V 2W6, Canada Information Brownie Bokelman Email +1 (484) 844-0437 Ask for the list of attending organizations.   Photo: Tom Ridge, the first Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the 43rd Governor of Pennsylvania, speaking at ICRMC in 2017. Join 300 cyber insurance and risk professionals. Learn from a carefully selected faculty. Benefit from the program's impressive Steering Committee. Don't miss this great business opportunity!

Read More

Judy Selby on Improving Cyber and Privacy Board Reporting

July 19th, 2018|Categories: HB Risk Notes|Tags: , , , |

  "While general awareness of cyber risks among corporate boards is increasing, even the most motivated and knowledgeable directors cannot effectively fulfill their duties without receiving appropriate data about the organization’s risk profile. Unfortunately, however, there appears to be a disconnect between management and boards when it comes to cyber risk reporting . . .  In order for directors to effectively discharge their duty of active, informed, and engaged oversight, the information they receive must be relevant, understandable, reliable, and objective." Judy Selby, JD Judy Selby Consulting Read the full article and Judy's tips for improving board reporting.      Judy Selby of Judy Selby Consulting  

Read More

BitSight Releases eBook on Use of A.I. & Big Data in Continuous Cyber Risk Monitoring

July 18th, 2018|Categories: HB Risk Notes|Tags: , , , , , , , |

"With every reported data breach or cyberattack, the cyber risk landscape gets a little more complex. Cyber criminals create new attack vectors, cybersecurity professionals develop new controls to protect their systems, the criminals get to work circumventing the controls, and so on.The result of this back and forth is that cyber risk professionals have a huge variety of risk factors to worry about. In response, risk managers and security specialists need to develop extremely complex cybersecurity programs to make sure all of their bases are covered. "With so many cybersecurity risks to consider, it’s inevitable that some will receive less attention than they deserve. Unfortunately, these overlooked risk factors could play a role in your next cyberattack, and if your financial services firm isn’t prepared, that could be extremely costly." Read more.    We're looking forward to seeing the BitSight team in Bermuda Dec. 6-7, 2018, at the International Cyber Risk Management Conference.

Read More

International Cyber Risk Management Conference | Dec. 6-7, 2018 | Bermuda

June 23rd, 2018|Categories: Conferences, HB Risk Notes|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Register  Use promotion code HB2018 and save 10% When Dec. 6-7, 2018 Agenda About Where Hamilton Princess & Beach Club 76 Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke Hamilton Bermuda HM 08 Questions and Sponsorship Opportunities Contact Brownie Bokelman by email or phone. +1 (484) 844-0437       Plan your year-end trip to Bermuda and join global cyber leaders from AIG, Aon, Chubb, Deloitte, Marsh and more. Now in its fifth year internationally . . . . ICRMC is delighted to expand its cyber conference to Bermuda at the invitation of the Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA). Come learn from experts, networking and share experiences to help you manage the risk and impact caused by a cyber breach. HB is a proud affiliated marketing sponsor of this prestigious event.  World class event, with world class cyber leaders ICRMC Bermuda Session Highlights: The CISO Perspective Reinsurance and ILS – Managing Cyber CAT Risk From Blockchain to Crypto-Currency – Cyber Security Implications Employing AI in Cyber Risk Management See full conference agenda at bermuda.icrmc.com ICRMC Bermuda Speakers: Darius Delon, President, Risk Management 101 and Past Chair of RIMS Canada Council Anthony Belfiore, SVP and CSO, Aon Tom Pageler, Chief Security Officer, BitGo Inc Robert Parisi, Managing Director, Cyber Product Leader, Marsh The Hon E. David Burt JP, MP, Premier of Bermuda and Minister [...]

Read More
Go to Top