What is Cyber Insurance?

 Cyber insurance is a specialized type of insurance designed to help organizations manage and mitigate the financial impacts of cyberattacks and data breaches. It provides coverage for various types of costs that can arise from cyber incidents, including:

1. Data Breaches: Covers expenses related to notification, credit monitoring, and identity theft protection for affected individuals.

2. Business Interruption: Compensates for lost income and additional expenses incurred due to disruptions caused by cyber incidents.

3. Ransomware Attacks: Helps cover the costs associated with paying ransoms to regain access to systems or data, though coverage for ransom payments may vary by policy.

4. Legal Costs: Includes expenses for legal defense, settlements, and fines related to regulatory compliance issues and lawsuits resulting from the breach.

5. Crisis Management: Supports costs for public relations and communications to manage the incident's impact on the organization’s reputation.

6. Forensic Investigation: Covers the cost of investigating the breach or attack to understand its cause, scope, and impact.

7. System Restoration: Pays for the costs of repairing or replacing damaged or compromised IT systems and data.

Organizations typically choose cyber insurance based on their specific needs and risk profile. Policies can vary widely in coverage limits and exclusions, so it’s important for businesses to carefully evaluate their options to ensure they have appropriate protection.