Aon 's cybersecurity expert , Stroz Friedberg , has stated there will likely be a rise in liability claims against employees and officers ( CEO ) due to cyber incidents this year . Although cyber D&O claims have not gained traction so far , the increase in cyberattack frequency , and the resulting regulations , mean D&Os are likely the ones who will be held culpable for incident response . With an increased focus on accountability, organisations will have to demonstrate that they have followed best practices to protect both consumers and employees. At present , cyber incidents are among the top three causes of D&O derivative actions with CEO Friedberg predicting this will intensify during 2018 .
Aon 's cybersecurity expert , Stroz Friedberg , has stated there will likely be a rise in liability claims against employees and officers ( CEO ) due to cyber incidents this year . Although cyber D&O claims have not gained traction so far , the increase in cyberattack frequency , and the resulting regulations , mean D&Os are likely the ones who will be held culpable for incident response . At present , cyber incidents are among the top three causes of D&O derivative actions with CEO Friedberg predicting this will intensify during 2018 .