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Hundreds Attend Cybersecurity Webinar Series

Close to 400 Bermudian businesses attended the Cybersecurity Webinar Series and learned from subject-matter experts and members of the Cybersecurity Governance Board how to keep their businesses, their computer systems, and their client information safe. A Government spokesperson said, “The 9-part series, composed of monthly Lunch & Learn webinars,... Read more of this article

Minister Michael Weeks On Cybersecurity

“We committed to introduce a CyberSecurity Act which will establish minimum standards for cybersecurity for critical assets such as energy supply, telecommunications, water infrastructure and government data,” Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said in the House of Assembly today [June 3]. The Minister’s full statement follows... Read more of this article

Minister Weeks Opens Cybersecurity Workshop

National Security Minister Michael Weeks opened a cybersecurity workshop at Bermuda College yesterday [May 31]. Minister Weeks said, “I firstly want to extend a warm welcome on behalf of the Government of Bermuda to our visiting cybersecurity experts from the International Telecommunications Union, Mr Pablo Ochoa, and Mr. Marwan Rached. “I... Read more of this article

TLC: Preparing To Receive Access Requests

“It’s vitally important your staff know how to deal with an access request effectively and efficiently,” the TLC Group said. A spokesperson said, “The right of access is a cornerstone of data protection legislations such as Bermuda’s PIPA, Barbados’ DPA, EUs GDPR, and the UK DPA. More and more people are realising the power these... Read more of this article

Mosaic’s Cyber Underwriting Unit In Bermuda

Mosaic Insurance said they are “building out a cybersecurity underwriting unit in Bermuda, to align its global business strategy around the fast-growing risk.” A spokesperson said, “The specialty insurer has transferred its cyber team underwriter George Cole from London to the company’s Bermuda corporate headquarters, following his... Read more of this article

Mosaic Insurance Partners With Transverse

Mosaic Insurance has partnered with hybrid fronting carrier Transverse Insurance Group to activate $20 million in much-needed cybersecurity capacity in the US market. A spokesperson said, “The strategic partnership marks an expansion of Mosaic’s syndicated program, which invites capital from commercial carriers to leverage its class-leading teams... Read more of this article

Bermuda To Host 2023 Global Privacy Summit

The Global Privacy Assembly [GPA] has selected Bermuda as the site to host its 2023 summit, with the event to “provide an opportunity for regulators and policy-makers to meet in person and set the agenda for global technology and data issues.” A spokesperson said, “The Global Privacy Assembly has selected Bermuda as the site to host... Read more of this article

Mosaic Expands Global Cyber Offering

Mosaic Insurance has expanded its cybersecurity business line internationally, with the addition of new team members to its UK-based unit. A spokesperson said, “The specialty insurer began underwriting global cyber coverage from Chicago April 1, just two months after launching with headquarters in Bermuda, a new Lloyd’s syndicate, 1609, and a network... Read more of this article

Digicel Launches Cybersecurity Service

Digicel has launched a new cybersecurity service titled Digicel Business Protect, representing a partnership between Digicel Business Solutions, Fortinet, HyperProtect, IBM, SentinelOne, MetaCompliance, and Cisco. A spokesperson said, “Many businesses have a tendency to treat cybersecurity in the same way as insurance – only deeming it necessary... Read more of this article

Cybersecurity Webinars To Help Businesses

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC], the Department of Economic Development and the Cybersecurity Governance Board will be hosting a series of free webinars series to educate businesses about the importance of cybersecurity. A Government spokesperson said, “As online activity becomes more prevalent both locally and globally, it’s... Read more of this article

PrivCom To Host Educational Webinar On June 8

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda will be holding an educational webinar discussion entitled “Understanding ‘AdTech’ and how online advertising affects children” on Tuesday, June 8th. A spokesperson said, “On 8 June 2021, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda will hold an educational webinar... Read more of this article

Gateway Systems Provides Cybersecurity Tips

The recent ransomware attack on the U.S. Colonial Pipeline acts “as a stark reminder about the threats businesses and governments face today from all over the globe,” Gateway Systems said. A Gateway Systems spokesperson said, “The ransomware attack sparked widespread fuel shortages across the U.S., resulting in panic buying and fuel... Read more of this article