Security First Takes to Social Media for Insurance ClaimsMay 17, 2013Security First is using big-data cloud social media analytics software from IBM and partner Integritie to analyze incoming messages sent by email and social media.
Aetna Names J.P. Morgan Vet New CISOMay 16, 2013James Routh has joined Aetna as chief information security officer responsible for the overall program around the health insurer's information assets.
As Cyber Threats Build Against U.S., CEOs Ask for 'Light Touch'March 14, 2013Corporate leaders from the
defense, technology, energy and banking industries told
President Barack Obama on Wednesday they agreed cyber attacks
were a top security threat but that they were looking for a
"light touch" from the government in response to th
WellPoint Sees Telehealth As First Mobile StepFebruary 25, 2013Wellpoint's app, LiveHealth Online, which lets patients reach doctors without an office visit, is expected to be mobile-ready by the end of the year.
U.S. Government Warns of Hacking Threat to PCsJanuary 29, 2013The U.S. Department of Homeland
Security urged computer users on Tuesday to disable a common
networking technology feature, after researchers warned that
hackers could exploit flaws to gain access to tens of millions
of vulnerable devices.
Data Security Will be 2013's Story of the YearDecember 20, 2012Channel and device proliferation, as well as hunger for big data, mean insurers must be more vigilant than ever about securing policyholders' personal information.
Nationwide Security Breach Raises Priority of IT SecurityDecember 05, 2012Nearly a million Nationwide customers' personal information was compromised, but the fact that businesses report that cyber risk is their biggest concern shows that hackers present both threat and opportunity to the industry.
Elite 8 2012: Graeme Boddy Accelerates IT Development To Stay AheadOctober 15, 2012For Builders Mutual CIO Graeme Boddy, the recession offered an opportunity to build infrastructure for a new kind of insurance agent and customer. Today, the company is reaping the rewards.
U.S. Bank Hackers Used Advanced Botnets, Diverse ToolsOctober 03, 2012The hackers behind the
cyber attacks on major U.S. banks have repeatedly disrupted
online banking by using sophisticated and diverse tools that
point to a carefully coordinated campaign, according to security
researchers.
4 iPhone 5/iOS 6 Features Insurers Should WatchSeptember 12, 2012The latest editions of Apple's iPhone and its operating system, announced yesterday, may not seem like much of an upgrade at first glance. But the updated offerings should push insurers in new directions when it comes to mobile development.
4 Reasons Security Policies Fail, And 7 Steps to Make Sure They Don'tSeptember 11, 2012Without an ongoing systematic and proactive user awareness program, a strong security posture is in jeopardy. There is no cure for human error, but insurers can educate their workforce to help employees make the right decisions and avoid unnecessary mistak
9/11/2012: Reflections on a Normal DaySeptember 10, 2012"Back to business" in the post-9/11 era has also meant many changes in routine business activities.
5 Ways Insurance Companies Can Make Mobile Capabilities More Secure for PolicyholdersSeptember 10, 2012Mobile capabilities for policyholders are table stakes. But serious questions remain about the security of the most popular consumer smartphone platforms. I&T checked in with the executives who live and breathe data security to find out how they balance cu
