Podcasts

Ted Brown provides an expert legal perspective on cyber claims, discussing how they are far more complex than traditional insurance claims due to a multitude of moving pieces. He highlights common coverage disputes, such as late reporting and application issues, and stresses that cyber insurance is meant to bring a business back to where it was, not to "make them better." Ted advises that the single most important step for any business is to work with their insurer and legal counsel as soon as an incident occurs, as this can prevent massive headaches and ensure a smooth recovery.

Jane Warring shares her expertise on the complexities of BI claims for small and midsize businesses, emphasizing the importance of documentation and proving causation.

Class action lawsuits have surged sixfold and are now targeting small and midsize businesses, not just large corporations. Businesses can mitigate risk by implementing strong cybersecurity policies.

Businesses must take critical steps when facing a cyber incident. A multi-disciplinary, structured approach, combined with the expert management of ransom negotiations, underscores the complexity of modern cyber claims and the necessity of proactive preparation and a clear incident response plan.

Don't act alone and strengthen your cyber resilience.! Proper incident response is critical and SMBs should build strong relationships with the insurer's emergency response teams to ensure an incident is managed correctly.

Cyber insurance is more than just financial aid post-incident; it's about proactive risk management, including services like penetration testing and vulnerability assessments. Learn the importance of accurately completing cyber insurance applications, especially for SMBs, and highlights how essential Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and other strong security controls are for securing coverage.

In this episode of the Safe House Cyber Insurance Summer Series, we dive deep with Ryan Mercer, VP of Cyber at McGriff brokerage. With over a decade of experience, Ryan pulls back the curtain on the evolving world of cyber insurance.

Cyber risk quantification (CRQ) is essential for making informed decisions about cyber insurance. Learn how to quantify cyber risk in financial terms to enable smarter decisions and stronger cybersecurity.

Tawana Johnson delves into cyber insurance for small to mid-sized businesses, focusing on the lifecycle of cyber insurance from risk assessment to claims and litigation.

Craig Bowman dives deep into the urgent need for a federal cyber enterprise that seamlessly integrates public and private sector efforts to fortify national cybersecurity.

Daron Hartvigsen, a former technical services agent and cyber program manager for the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI) shares his incredible career journey, offering invaluable insights into the evolving world of cybercrime and defense.

Luke Tenery, Partner at StoneTurn and former cybersecurity leader at Kroll, unpacks the human and technical layers of building a federal threat pursuit model.