Over 50% of ultra-high net worth family wealth is managed through family offices, yet even the largest family offices lack the security resources of most banks and large corporations. This makes them a huge target for cyber criminals. In this article, learn the best practices and what family offices should be prioritizing this year to mitigate cybersecurity risk.
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Cyber-attacks at all levels are not a new phenomenon, nor do the Russians have a monopoly on them. While the Russia/Ukraine crisis is at the forefront, it won’t be the last global event that family offices will need to address when cybersecurity is involved. Family offices, executives, and enterprises can take actions to help alleviate the cyber-attack risk when it comes to cyber retaliation from Russia or other state-sponsored cyber-attacks.
Russia has long been designated as a technologically hostile nation. In the leadup to the conflict with Ukraine, Russia launched unprecedented, but predictable, cyber warfare operations against the Ukrainian government and civilian infrastructure. With the situation on high alert and Russia’s aggressive cyber attacks that go beyond Ukraine, a cybersecurity firm provides digital protection recommendations to help high-profile individuals and families protect themselves from the cyber warfare.
Facing more frequent and intense cyber threats, it’s vital that businesses are prepared for the attacks. In this episode of Marsh’s Risk in Context podcast, learn how organizations can build effective cyber incident and ransomware management plans and the actions they can take before, during, and after an attack. An important piece of your plan should include having a go-to list of reliable resources—such as law firms, forensics firms, and various extortion service providers—to act on your behalf in the event of a cyber incident.
It is important for families to develop a comprehensive risk management strategy as they navigate the blessings and burdens, as well as the choices and challenges, that come with significant wealth. This piece focuses on the potential insurance risks and costs associated with life's milestones and possessions.
While China has denied engaging in espionage efforts as outlined in the joint warning from the U.S. and British law enforcement agencies, it is crucial for businesses to defend against the threat and the cybersecurity attacks that can come at any time from any nation state threat actors. Businesses of all kinds should consider immediate and ongoing actions to protect their intellectual property and critical infrastructure activities, beginning with reviewing patching policies and procedures.
Diving deep into the metrics from more than 1,270 data security incidents, this one-of-a-kind report features actionable insights and checklists to help companies improve their data security measures and operational resilience. Key findings reveal ransomware remains front and center; companies are becoming more resilient after making investments in security enhancements; a change in the risk landscape with the use of cloud assets; and e-crime continuing with a surge in wire fraud.
On August 24, 2022, the California Attorney announced a settlement with Sephora, Inc. that included a fine of $1.2 million for alleged violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The settlement is important because it makes clear that the use of analytics, advertising cookies, and other automatic data collection technologies are a "sale" under the CCPA. Businesses that are subject to the CCPA (and the upcoming CPRA) should immediately review their CCPA compliance to minimize being a potential target of further enforcement actions.
From a litigation perspective, the shifting economic environment's impact on family offices has been about how bad results and different risk tolerance can cause conflicts between multiple stakeholders. At the core family level, friction between family members has often centered around the dividends and determining the asset distribution.
Ransomware is one of several common cybersecurity risks companies face today. In addition to being a victim of a cyber attack, these companies may become the target of lawsuits alleging a variety of harms, including failure to deliver contractual promises and negligent cybersecurity practices. By being prepared and employing practical strategies, companies can safeguard against a ransomware attack and mitigate other cybersecurity risks.