Protecting insurance information through a natural disaster

Whether caused by a natural disaster or malware infections and other vulnerabilities, cybercriminals are on the prowl for private data. (Photo: Who is Danny – stock.adobe.com)

When a natural disaster strikes, the first thing most people are concerned with is the safety and well-being of those in the direct path of the hit. First responders and bystanders alike are focused on saving lives, but businesses, unfortunately, must also focus on additional dangers that lurk in the unseen realm of hurricanes, earthquakes, fires and other natural disasters.

Cyberattacks happen when companies least expect it, and the insurance industry is a vault for