Today’s article is brought to you by guest blogger, Scott Templin, Cyber Risk Advisor with Lachesis, LLC. By now, hopefully every business is familiar with the concepts of email, text and phone call scams, multifactor authentication, and cyber monitoring. Those are cyber basics for any company that uses the internet. But hackers make a living […]

Trending_CEOs Lose Sleep Over Cyber Risks

February 28, 2022

Scott Templin

Trending: CEOs Lose Sleep Over Cyber Risks

Today’s cyber security article is brought to you by guest blogger, Scott Templin, Cyber Risk Advisor with Lachesis, LLC. 2021 was the year to start taking your cyber security risk seriously. Back in October the ITRC reported that 2021 data breaches had already exceeded those of 2020. The problem is not going to disappear so […]

4 New Year's Resolutions to Strengthen Your Business's Cyber Security

January 11, 2022

Scott Templin

4 New Year’s Resolutions to Strengthen Your Business’s Cyber Security

Today’s article about ransomware is brought to you by guest blogger, Scott Templin, Cyber Risk Advisor with Lachesis, LLC. There is no escaping. You cannot turn on the news or open your phone these days without hearing about another cyber attack. From meat suppliers to pipelines, our nation’s resources are being threatened at unprecedented levels, […]

Cyber Security is NOT an IT Problem

September 13, 2021

Scott Templin

Cyber Security is NOT an IT Problem

Today’s article about ransomware is brought to you by guest blogger, Scott Templin, Cyber Risk Advisor with Lachesis, LLC. WHAT IS RANSOMWARE? Ransomware is a form of malware, short for malicious software, that is designed to encrypt files and render a system unusable. Ransomware typically targets sensitive information that the hacker then threatens to sell […]

How to Protect Against Ransomware

June 10, 2021

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How to Protect Against Ransomware

Today’s article is brought to you by guest blogger, Scott Templin, Cyber Risk Advisor with Lachesis, LLC. Is your business prepared for a cyberattack? Business leaders are forced to face this uncomfortable question even when they do not have a technical background. Six trillion dollars is the estimated cost of cyberattacks in 2021. Not having […]

How Well Do You Understand Your Business's Cyber Risk Profile

May 11, 2021

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How Well Do You Understand Your Business’s Cyber Risk Profile?

Today’s article is brought to you by guest blogger, Scott Templin, Cyber Risk Advisor with Lachesis, LLC. Gizmodo reported this week that SolarWinds is blaming an intern for the password of ‘solarwinds123’ that was being used on a server. There is not a connection at this point that the weak password was leveraged as a […]

A Closer Look at Password Security

March 5, 2021

Scott Templin

A Closer Look at Password Security

As we age and reach different milestones in our lives, our insurance needs change. In order to ensure adequate coverage, contact your insurance advisor if you’re affected by any of the following life events: New Home Ownership— Purchasing a new home is a big investment—one that you will want to protect. After purchasing a home, […]

8 Life Events that Affect Your Personal Insurance Needs

April 11, 2020

Scott Templin

8 Life Events that Affect Your Insurance Needs

If your home becomes uninhabitable for reasons covered in your renters insurance policy, the insurance company will reimburse you for your temporary living expenses until you are able to find a new place to live. Renters insurance is there to not only protect the belongings in your home, but so much more. Common Myths About […]

4 Common Myths About Renters Insurance

June 12, 2019

Scott Templin

4 Common Myths About Renters Insurance

If you’ve ever shopped around for insurance, you’ve likely been asked if you want to bundle your policies—in other words, combine your home or renters, auto and life insurance policies with the same carrier. Although you have the option to shop around individually for each policy, it almost always makes sense to have the same […]

To Bundle, or Not to Bundle

April 17, 2019

Scott Templin

To Bundle, or Not to Bundle?

Before you purchase a car, it’s a good idea to understand all of the factors that go into determining your auto insurance rates. Decide Before You Buy Before purchasing a car, it’s a good idea to understand all the costs associated with the purchase. This includes the cost of auto insurance. Auto insurance rates vary […]

9 Factors to Consider When Shopping for Auto Insurance Rates

March 12, 2019

Scott Templin

9 Factors to Consider When Shopping for Auto Insurance Rates