Since March 2020, Airmic has been issuing Friday Reading, a curated series of readings and knowledge resources sent by email to Airmic members. The objective of Airmic Friday Reading was initially to keep members informed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, Airmic Friday Reading has evolved in scope to include content on a wide range of subjects with each email edition following a theme. This page is a searchable archive of all the readings and knowledge resources that have been shared.
Friday Reading Edition 47 (26th February 2021)
[Free to read full report upon sharing contact details] This report takes an in-depth look at the sectors that have benefited from Covid-19 restrictions, alongside a range of new geopolitical, regulatory and security risks that have emerged as a result of such rapid growth. In addition, we assess what governments can do to develop conducive business environments, with digitalisation likely to be one of the prime drivers of the economic recovery.
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Friday Reading Edition 42 (22nd January 2021)
Focuses on the important task of looking at the road ahead in order to support businesses in their strategic decision making – from the new cyber threats which will become more apparent in a world where digitisation has accelerated, to the need to redefine health and safety ‘at work’ in a world.
Cybersecurity – Emerging challenges and solutions for the boards of financial-services companies Text
Friday Reading Edition 33 (6th November 2020)
Cybersecurity has become a top concern for the boards of financial-services firms, and the level of concern seems to be growing day by day. With organizations seeking to create new digital customer experiences, applying sophisticated data analytics, and investing in a wealth of other technology innovations, cyber risk management clearly requires governance at the highest levels.
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Friday Reading Edition 33 (6th November 2020)
COVID-19 is accelerating the digital transformation of business, especially retail, education and healthcare. Rapid, unplanned digitisation increases the risk and impact of cyberattacks. Leaders should take a systemic approach to cybersecurity in three phases.
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Friday Reading Edition 33 (6th November 2020)
The NCSC's response, reports and advisories on cyber security matters affecting the UK -alerts pm ransomware attacks and other risks.
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Friday Reading Edition 30 (16th October 2020)
This recorded Airmic LIVE webinar episode discusses the cyber threats that have arisen given the number of the global workforce now working from home during the pandemic, and explore what a cyber-incident response will look like. Baker Tilly is also now conducting a survey on cyber preparedness and business interruption to contribute to the benchmark data on the Covid-related risks for cybersecurity insurance policies.
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Friday Reading Edition 27 (25th September 2020)
This guide provides guidance on the types of deals companies undertake and outlines the key insurance and risk management related implications, together with the insurance tools that are available to support a transaction
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Friday Reading Edition 23 (28th August 2023)
[Free to read upon registering an account with Corporate Secretary] Tips and best practices to improve your organization’s culture of cybersecurity, with a useful enhanced security culture checklist.
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Friday Reading Edition 21 (14th August 2020)
Over the past few months, prompted by the pandemic situation, the shift towards digital business models has accelerated. Organisations need to tackle new types of reputational threats, and deal with many other challenges relating to intangible assets that were unimaginable a year ago.
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Friday Reading Edition 21 (14th August 2020)
Focuses on the vital role of digital in today’s businesses, many of which were already in the throes of digital transformations pre-pandemic. The first of five collections produced to accompany “Our New Future,” McKinsey and Co’s multimedia series.
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