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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.

To select multiple categories and/or keywords, use Ctrl+Click (or ⌘+Click on a Mac).
Digital disruption: risks and opportunities in the shift to online Text
The Economist Intelligence Unit , 18th December 2020
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.
Categories:
Covid-19, Cyber, Geopolitics
Keywords:
Digital Transformation, Cyber Security, Information Security, Government
Safeguarding intellectual property to enhance corporate value Text
Lloyd’s,KPMG, 30th September 2020
Friday Reading Edition 30 (16th October 2020)
This report examines the increasing importance of intellectual property (IP) as a driver of corporate value, drawing attention to the risks and opportunities facing businesses, as well as new cyber threats to businesses’ IP.
Categories:
Risk Management, Risk Financing
Keywords:
Information Security
The impact of coronavirus and cyber incidents Video
Baker Tilly, 27th April 2020
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.
Categories:
Covid-19, Cyber
Keywords:
Remote Working, Cyber, Cyber Security, Resilience, Information Security
Risk & Insurance in Mergers & Acquisitions Text
Airmic,Aon, 22nd September 2020
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
Categories:
Risk Financing, Risk Management
Keywords:
Governance, Business Continuity Management, Cyber Security, Information Security, Supply Chain, Culture and Risk Appetite, Talent
Protecting intangible assets: Preparing for a new reality Text
Lloyd’s,KPMG, 1st August 2020
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.
Categories:
Resilience, People, Covid-19
Keywords:
Digital Transformation, Brand and Reputation, Talent, Information Security, Cyber, Cyber Security, Business Continuity Management
How the UK’s unique coronavirus contact tracing app works Text
Financial Times, 5th May 2020
Friday Reading Edition 7 (7th May 2020)
A Financial Times article on the UK’s coronavirus contact tracing app that is currently being tested on the Isle of Wight, including a discussion on security risks and implications for privacy.
Categories:
Covid-19
Keywords:
Pandemics, Information Security, Cyber Security
Coronavirus (COVID-19): fraud and cyber crime Text
UK Home Office, 27th April 2020
Friday Reading Edition 7 (7th May 2020)
The latest advice and guidance from the Home Office on how you can protect yourself and your business from fraud and cyber crime.
Categories:
Cyber
Keywords:
Cyber Security, Cyber, Information Security
UK Financial Sector Market Wide Exercise 2006 Report Text
Financial Services Authority,Bank of England,HM Treasury, 1st May 2008
Friday Reading Edition 1 (27th March 2020)
For six weeks in late 2006, the Financial Services Authority, the Bank of England and HM Treasury held a Market Wide Pandemic Exercise. Their report highlighted a number of key issues needing further work to strengthen the resilience of the financial sector against a pandemic and other long-duration event.
Categories:
Resilience
Keywords:
Pandemics, Business Continuity Management, Remote Working, Digital Transformation, Information Security