Travelers Institute Risk & Resilience

With cyber threats named the top business concern in the annual Travelers Risk Index for the fifth time in eight years, staying ahead of nation-state actors, AI-powered attacks and vulnerabilities in internet-facing network equipment has never been more critical. Jeff Greene, Founder and Partner at Civira Partners and former Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity at the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and Nicole Tisdale, Founder of Advocacy Blueprints and former Di

What actions should businesses be taking to strengthen their cyber defenses – and why does each one matter? Joan Woodward, President of the Travelers Institute, sat down with John Menefee, Vice President and Enterprise Cyber Lead at Travelers, and Fayon Atkinson, Senior Manager of Cyber Risk Services at Travelers, to explore recommended actions and guidance for businesses and why they matter, considering the growing role of AI in cyber tactics used by threat actors. John and Fayon connect each

The cybercriminals who gain initial access to corporate networks are rarely the same ones who deploy ransomware. There’s a marketplace in between, and a window of time during which attacks can still be stopped. Joan Woodward, President of the Travelers Institute, was joined by Josh Doguet, Senior Manager of Threat Intelligence at Travelers, to explore how the underground marketplace for stolen credentials works and what Travelers does to get in front of it. Josh explains what the dark web actua

AI adoption is outpacing governance at most organizations. In the 2026 Travelers Risk Index, 89% of business leaders surveyed report some portion of their workforce uses AI tools on a day-to-day basis – but only 59% report their organizations have established business practices for employees’ use of AI. Lauren Winchester, Head of Cyber Risk Services at Travelers, joined Travelers Institute AVP Jesse Sugarman to explain what this gap means for businesses and how leaders can get ahead of the risk.

Artificial intelligence is changing the rules of cybersecurity – and not just for defenders. Lauren Winchester, Head of Cyber Risk Services at Travelers, joined Travelers Institute® AVP Jesse Sugarman to examine how AI is accelerating both the discovery and exploitation of software vulnerabilities. From AI-assisted patch prioritization to the same tools being weaponized by threat actors, Lauren breaks down what the shifting vulnerability landscape means for organizations of every size – and wha

What does it take to show up with confidence, trust and powerful presence at work? Pam Sherman – actor, writer, leadership consultant and author of “Play You, the Role of a Lifetime” – joined Travelers Institute President Joan Woodward for a practical session on closing the believability gap, quieting impostor syndrome and using storytelling to lead with more humanity. Pam shared acting-based techniques to help build credibility, connect deeply and communicate with confidence – whether you’re i