Insurer Allianz will offer discounts
on cybersecurity insurance coverage to customers that use Apple devices, like Macs and iPhones, Cisco security products designed to protect against ransomware attacks, and risk evaluations from Aon, the professional services firm.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), has recently announced its adoption of twelve Principles for
Effective Cybersecurity Insurance Regulatory Guidance.
These twelve
cybersecurity insurance principles have come at a time in which the threats to the industry have been receiving a tremendous amount of time in the spotlight, particularly following the Anthem data breach.
Finally, companies could consider taking out
a cybersecurity insurance policy.
Cybersecurity insurance is not yet a household name, but interest in it is growing as cybercrime is increasingly targeting small businesses.