Why Get Cybersecurity Insurance
AN INCREASINGLY ESSENTIAL POLICY
June 2024 | Nextworks
Cybersecurity insurance is increasingly essential for all companies as the risk of cyberattacks grows. Here’s why your business should consider it:
Coverage Types
If you handle customer data or store business information online, cybersecurity insurance helps protect against financial losses caused by incidents like data breaches, system hacking, and ransomware extortion payments.
Coverage Details
First-party coverage includes:
- Investigation of incidents.
- Risk assessment for future cyber incidents.
- Lost revenue due to business interruption.
- Ransomware attack payments (up to coverage limits).
- Notifying customers about cyber incidents and providing anti-fraud services.
Third-party or cyber liability coverage protects your business if a third party sues you for damages resulting from a cybersecurity incident. It covers attorney fees, court judgments, and regulatory fines.
Mandatory Notification
Cyber insurance helps companies notify customers about data breaches (mandatory in most states) and provides legal defense. Without it, these costs can quickly add up.
Additional Steps You Can Take
The best insurance policy is one that you never use. Here are some steps you can take:
Prioritize Cyber Decisions: Treat cybersecurity decisions as important business choices. Consider risks and exposure when making decisions related to technology and security.
Educate Employees: Educate all employees about cyber threats and how their actions can impact data security. Awareness helps prevent vulnerabilities.
Comprehensive Approach: Develop a comprehensive data security strategy. Gain visibility into sensitive data, identify risks, and integrate your tech stack for efficient remediation.
Deploy Security Tools: Utilize services that offer real-time monitoring, anomaly detection, and threat prevention.
Conduct Periodic Reviews: Regularly review security measures and update them as needed.
Accurate Asset and Risk Classification: Classify assets and assess risks accurately to prioritize protection efforts.
Consider adding cybersecurity insurance to your risk management strategy to safeguard your business against cyber threats and their financial impact.
Nextworks can conduct phishing testing for you and your staff. You can review the results from our cybersecurity portal and see how well your team performed. We have found that additional testing over time results in heightened awareness and solid security.
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