Cyber Risk Quantification
October 13, 2023
And that’s a wrap on our Cyber Insurance Summer Series! 🎬
In this must-watch conclusion, series co-host Tawana Johnson joins Jeff Edwards to distill the biggest lessons, surprising insights, and actionable advice from our expert guests.
If you’re a small to mid-size business owner trying to navigate the complexities of cyber insurance, this episode ties everything together. Tawana walks us through the entire lifecycle—from quantifying risk and applying for a policy to handling a claim and dealing with potential litigation. Find out the key themes that every single expert agreed on and the concrete steps you can take today to protect your business.Â
Key Takeaways from the Series
Throughout the series, our experts consistently highlighted several crucial themes:
🔑 Know Your Data: Understanding what data you have and where it’s stored is the foundation of your entire security and insurance strategy.
🤝 A Good Broker is Essential: An educated broker is your guide through the application, risk quantification, and claims process.
⏰ Timely Notification is Critical: Report incidents to your broker and insurance carrier immediately to ensure coverage.
⚖️ An Emerging Area of Law: There isn’t much case law for cyber claims, making settlements common and expert guidance vital.
🎯 “It’s Not If, But When”: Every organization, regardless of size, is a target.
Top 4 Action Items You Can Do Today
Want to improve your cybersecurity posture right now? Our guests recommend focusing on these four things:
Know Your Data: Identify and classify all the data you handle.
Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Enforce it for every user on every application.
Maintain Good Backups: Ensure you are backing up frequently and that your backups are secure. This is your best defense against paying a ransom.
Have an Incident Response Plan: Create a plan and have a team in place before an incident occurs. Important: Keep a printed copy offline!
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