By prioritizing cybersecurity, organizations can mitigate the risk of data breaches, financial losses and reputational damage. Whether you're an individual or an organization, understanding the importance of cybersecurity is fundamental to navigating the threat landscape safely and securely.

The increased connectivity of the digital world means greater security vulnerabilities and cyber risk. Remote and hybrid work arrangements, increasingly sophisticated attackers, creative social engineering, and a rise in the number of passwords people use have all contributed to more cyber attacks. The results can be costly. Organizations that are ill-prepared or lacking in security and risk protocols will find themselves paying a hefty price both in reputation and financial loss.
 
While it’s nearly impossible to prevent all cyber attacks, your organization can reduce cyber risk by ensuring it’s prepared for the most common types of attacks. 

The most common types of risk are:

1. Compromised passwords / credentials
2. Social engineering and phishing 
3. Internet-facing services 
4. Supply chain attacks 
5. Man-in-the-middle attacks 
6. Structured Query Language injection attacks 
7. Distributed-denial-of-service (DDoS)
8. Malware
9. Ransomware

Am I covered my system is hacked? We recommend a cyber liability insurance policy to protect against financial losses resulting from a breach. Cyber insurance covers your cost to notify affected parties, diagnose & repair your system, regulatory fines, & lawsuits from the exposure of protected data. Contact us for more information on cyber insurance today!

To learn more about each risk; please check out Dataminr's Don’t Forget About These 9 Common Cyber Risks.

For more information on cyber security, click to read the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency's Cyber Security information page. 

Information (c) Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency and Dataminr.

It is that time of year again. Winter often brings glacial temperatures and when temperatures start to tumble, the water that supplies your home’s faucets and fixtures can be in the danger of freezing inside of the pipes. Because water expands as it turns into ice, frozen pipes are prone to bursting, which can result in costly water and plumbing damage throughout your home. At the highest risk of freezing are pipes that run along exterior walls of your home and those in unheated or uninsulated places, such as attics, basements, or garages.

Before the temperatures outside start to plummet below freezing, it is important to understand how to prevent pipes from freezing. Read on below to learn more about how to prevent pipes from freezing and keep the water running in winter weather.
 
 
TIPS TO PREVENT YOUR PIPES FROM FREEZING IN THE WINTER

1. Set your thermostat to at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit at all times
2. Open cabinet doors where piping is present
3. Keep your attic door/hatch open if water filled pipes are present
4. Let water drip from all faucets during extreme cold
5. Ensure all water filled pipes are well insulated to reduce the risk of freezing
6. Do not forget to disconnect garden hoses and secure the valves and faucets
7. Seal any air leaks

  
 
For more information on how to prevent pipes from freezing in your home, click to read Selective’s “How to Help Protect Your Property From Extreme Cold”.


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