The New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) has issued a Cyber Insurance Risk Framework (the “Framework”) of best practices for carriers. The first of its kind, the Framework tells carriers to establish formal strategies for measuring and managing cyber risks. It applies to all insurance carriers — not only those who write

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New “Basic Assessment” Is a Bridge to CMMC for Defense Contractors
The Department of Defense (DoD) continues to enhance cybersecurity requirements in its supply chain. A new rule requires some contractors to assign a numerical score to their current cybersecurity practices. Additionally, the rule begins rolling out requirements for all defense contractors to have their cybersecurity certified by a third party.
For years, the gold standard…