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Which of These Cyber Risks is Your Business Exposed to?

If you have a network or connect to the Internet, your business is exposed to an array or cyber risks that could cripple your business long term. Loss of priceless data. Damage to your brand and reputation. Loss of consumer trust. Business interruption. Business ruin. Learn what’s at stake and what you can do to protect yourself and your employees.

Below is a risk-assessment guide you may use to evaluate your vulnerability. If your business is subject to the following risks, these coverage types should be considered to protect you from legal liability.

1. Security Coverage

  • Maintains sensitive information on the network.
  • A rogue employee could cause a breach of security or send out a virus that could harm your clients or other third parties.
  • Could be subject to regulatory civil actions if a breach of network security occurs.
  • Utilizes a hosting company for some/all of the company’s data.

*If your business falls under any of the categories listed above, you should speak with your insurance agent about implementing this type of coverage. 

 

2. Privacy Coverage 

  • Maintains paper files with sensitive information.
  • Stores sensitive information (paper files) offsite at non-owned/non-controlled locations.
  • Your staff carries sensitive information on their laptops and/or maintains computer data away from the office.
  • Uses a privacy statement on your company’s websites.

*If your business falls under any of the categories listed above, you should speak with your insurance agent about implementing this type of coverage. 

 

3. Content, Advertising & Intellectual Property Coverage

  • Publishes significant digital content/advertising on the company’s website.
  • Publishes significant non-digital content/advertising.
  • Maintains third party intellectual property on your networks.
  • Owns numerous domain names.

*If your business falls under any of the categories listed above, you should speak with your insurance agent about implementing this type of coverage. 

 

4. First-Party Coverage

  • Generates significant revenue over the web, or would suffer a significant loss of revenue if network operations are impaired.
  • Could suffer a severe permanent loss of data.
  • Could be subject to notification costs if a breach of network security occurs.
  • In the event of a breach, the company may incur significant crisis management & PR expenses.
  • Could be vulnerable to cyber extortion.

*If your business falls under any of the categories listed above, you should speak with your insurance agent about implementing this type of coverage. 

 

5. Emerging Risks Coverage

  • Maintains blogs, chat rooms, or other social networking capabilities.
  • Is subject to cyberstalking.
  • Is exposed to an aggregation loss potential.

*If your business falls under any of the categories listed above, you should speak with your insurance agent about implementing this type of coverage. 

 

6. Errors & Omissions Coverage

  • Provides information technology products or services.
  • Owns the rights to copyrighted software code.
  • Provides non-information technology products or services.

*If your business falls under any of the categories listed above, you should speak with your insurance agent about implementing this type of coverage. 

To find out more about the cyber risks you and your business may be exposed to, contact one of our insurance specialists who can guide you through the process and implement the coverage policies you need. 

You may also call our offices at 787.725.5880 (Puerto Rico), 404.873.2536 (Georgia), 407.384.2201 (Florida), or809.620.0000 (Dominican Republic).

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