In our latest webinar with the FAIR™ Institute, we explored a timely question: “Zero Trust in CRQ, or CRQ in Zero Trust?” It wasn’t just a play on words. The conversation, led by John Linford (The Open Group) and Hasan Yasar (Carnegie Mellon University), unpacked how these two concepts—often treated as separate—actually reinforce each other when applied together.

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are high-stakes moves for private equity (PE) firms. While financial performance, market fit, and strategic alignment are essential, the target company's ability to withstand cyber risks can be a game-changer.

Cybercrime is expected to cost the world $10.5 trillion annually by 2025 (Source: Business Standard). Yet, many businesses still struggle to quantify their cyber risks in financial terms.

In our recent sponsored webinar with the FAIR™ Institute, Ostrich Cyber Risk teamed up with FAIR™ experts to discuss how businesses can transition from legacy assessments to a smarter, more effective risk management strategy while aligning with industry standards like NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF).

Cyber Risk Quantification (CRQ) is the process of translating cyber risk into financial terms, enabling organizations to prioritize threats, allocate resources effectively, and understand how security decisions impact business outcomes. Unlike traditional risk assessments that rely on qualitative risk scores, CRQ applies data-driven analysis to measure cyber risk in dollars and probabilities, making risk management more actionable.

On January 9th, we at Ostrich Cyber Risk had the privilege of hosting a webinar on Cyber Risk Assessments for Law Firms. Greg Spicer, our Co-founder and CRO, led the session alongside Arlan McMillan, CSO of a top 100 AMLaw law firm. Held in collaboration with ILTA, the webinar provided practical insights on how law firms can approach cyber risk assessments with confidence and clarity.

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