CNA Blog— From the Experts

Management liability exposures are a major blind spot for many private companies and nonprofits – one that can place an entire organization at risk.

Opening a door by using a retinal scan or clocking into work using a fingerprint scan was once the stuff of science fiction. Yet today, biometric technology is a part of everyday life, from enabling us to open our cell phones, to scanning a fingerprint on a biometric timeclock, to using a retina scan to gain access to a baseball stadium.

More than ever before, companies of all sizes are allowing employees to work remotely. Unfortunately, some organizations are not fully prepared for this sudden change to a remote workforce. Telecommuting can potentially put your company at increased risk of a cyberattack.

Understanding and protecting against the growing ransomware threat to healthcare organizations.

The 2019 Hurricane Season has been a strong reminder that hurricanes and tropical storms can be deadly and destructive events.

In today’s technology-driven world, it is clear that cyber threats represent a critical and growing risk. Cyber risk is one of the top risk concerns of companies globally, according to CNA’s May 2019 Risk & Confidence Survey. Businesses must stay ahead of emerging cyber risks and the security threats they pose.

At a time of market uncertainty, aligning with an insurance partner that has demonstrated stability under challenging market conditions is critical. CNA is that partner and maintains a commitment to the aging services industry.

Healthcare system and patient cyberattacks continue to increase significantly, exposing vulnerabilities in information technology and network-connected diagnostic equipment. In fact, a report published by NetScout, shows that attacks on hospitals and physicians’ offices increased as much as 1,400% from 2017 to 2018 as cybercriminals continue to find success exploiting internal healthcare networks.

Unfortunately, no organization is 100% safe from crime – even with the most advanced security measures money can buy. Whether it involves a private company or a not-for-profit organization, robbery or fraud, a rogue employee or an external threat, the potential for criminal activity is everywhere.