Cyber Insurance - A Primer for Infosec

Explore the rapidly growing cyber insurance market in this informative conference talk from AppSecCali 2019. Gain insights into the commercial insurance industry, focusing on cyber insurance policies, coverages, limits, and exclusions. Learn about the underwriting process, pricing strategies, and datasets used by insurance carriers. Understand the challenges faced by the industry in accurately assessing and pricing cyber risks. Discover the historical context of insurance, from ancient Babylonian practices to modern-day cyber policies. Examine the roles of brokers, agents, and reinsurance in the cyber insurance ecosystem. Analyze common policy exclusions, such as property damage, bodily injury, and war or terrorism. Investigate how cyber insurance relates to application security and potential partnerships within the industry. Gain valuable knowledge to participate effectively in cyber insurance discussions and decisions within your organization.