Luke Kiely

The cyber insurance market is experiencing something bizarre. Premiums are falling while ransomware attacks reach record highs. This is the equivalent of flood insurance getting cheaper during hurricane season. It doesn't make sense. Until you understand what's actually happening—and why it can't last. The Numbers That Don't Add Up According to Marsh McLennan and multiple insurance industry analysts, the global cyber insurance market is projected to grow from roughly $16-20 billion in 2025 to...

You’ve built a growing accounting firm. Revenues are increasing, headcount is expanding, and your client base is becoming more complex and more valuable. With that growth comes a different class of scrutiny — from investors, insurers, lenders, and increasingly, regulators. The question is no longer whether  cybersecurity matters. It is whether your firm is resilient enough to withstand a breach without client harm, regulatory fallout, or reputational damage. For U.S. accounting firms, this...

Accounting firms sit at the centre of vast amounts of sensitive financial and personal data. Tax records, payroll data, bank details, identity information — all concentrated in one place. That reality makes firms a consistent and attractive target for cybercriminals. In today’s operating environment, cybersecurity is no longer optional or theoretical. It is a regulatory, professional, and commercial obligation. In this article, we explain the role of a Security Operations Centre (SOC) in...