Category: Risk Management

‘Extreme’ Cyber Events Impact Organizations Differently – Incident Response Matters

The median loss for “extreme” cyber events is $47 million, with one in four events reaching over $100 million, but new research from Cyentia revealed that organizations can experience very different impacts…

Home Solar Panel Installation Tips

The demand for clean and renewable energy is growing significantly. With more installation and financing options available than ever before, utilizing solar energy has become increasingly attractive to homeowners seeking environmentally and…

Congress Debates COVID-19 Liability Shield as Businesses Call for Protections

Hundreds of trade groups representing every sector of commerce have asked Congress to pass legislation to shield businesses and schools from litigation as they navigate reopening amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but…

These Are the Most Dangerous Jobs in 2020

What’s the most dangerous job? That question has taken on an entirely new meaning in 2020. As the world continues to contend with the COVID-19 pandemic, the nature of many jobs has changed—as…

Preventing Paycheck Protection Program Loan Scams

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent shutdowns have meant perilous times for small businesses across the country, with many shutting down temporarily or even permanently. As part of the U.S. government’s efforts to…

Managing Coronavirus Business Interruptions

The novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV, now called COVID-19, has continued to spread through China and beyond, with more than 1,800 deaths reported as of this writing. The virus’s spread has also had major…

Facebook pays $550m settlement for breaking Illinois data protection law

Facebook has settled a lawsuit over facial recognition technology, agreeing to pay $550m (£419m) over accusations it had broken an Illinois state law regulating the use of biometric details. The settlement was…

Avoiding Contractor Fraud

Avoiding Fraud The average homeowner isn’t likely to know much when it comes to the costs of materials and labor put into home repairs. As a result, it’s important to stay informed…

Preparing a Business for Disaster

Disasters can occur at any time and completely interrupt a business’s progress, potentially causing significant setbacks that threaten the health of the organization. Although disasters are often unpredictable, it is possible for…