Beyond Insurance: Alternative Ways to Secure Cyber Coverage

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Episode Show Notes / Description: 
  • We’ve discussed cyber liability insurance as a primary way to protect companies from data losses and cyber risks.
  • Cyber insurance covers many expenses related to cyber incidents, and it remains a strong protection option.
  • However, there are other ways to get cyber coverage beyond traditional insurance.
  • One alternative is using a data recovery company that offers warranties on ransomware recovery.
  • Example: A tech company called Rubrik (not affiliated with us) provides data warehousing services, hosting servers, data, and programs in their cloud data center.
  • They offer security protection and a ransomware recovery warranty of up to $5 million.
  • This warranty is not insurance but provides significant coverage under specific terms and conditions with some limitations.
  • Because they put $5 million on the line for each client, they have strong incentives to implement preventive measures.
  • They may provide internal best practices and procedures for clients to reduce the risk of ransomware events.
  • Multiple layers of protection exist: internal procedures, insurance policies, warranties, and reimbursements from organizations you belong to.
  • Consider all options when evaluating your cyber risk coverage strategy.
  • The cost of such data warehousing and warranty services may be high, but it can be worthwhile for businesses needing high-level protection.
  • Rubrik serves major clients such as Kellogg’s, Verizon, and Mazda, indicating their expertise and reliability.
  • If they can protect large companies, they may be able to help smaller businesses too.
Beyond Insurance: Alternative Ways to Secure Cyber Coverage
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