To Insure or Not To Insure: It’s Not Even a Question

Great Security Debate

This episode of 'The Great Security Debate' delves into the complexities surrounding cyber insurance, discussing its impact on minimising business risks and ensuring compliance. Erik, Brian, and Dan talk about how connected systems and automation increase risks and integrates AI reliance concerns.

Insurance policies, force majeure, and government regulations get some quality discussion and debate time, revealing fears and misconceptions about standardised security controls vs. adaptive security practices. And last up: the practicality and pitfalls of self-insurance, government intervention, and the need for standardised security terminology.

Show Links:

• CISA Secure by Design Pledge | CISA
• CISA Releases Guidance on Single Sign-On (SSO) Adoption for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses: (SMBs) | CISA
• The 118th Congress is the third oldest since 1789
• Book - The End of the World Is Just the Beginning
• Supreme Court’s ‘Chevron’ ruling means changes for writing laws - Roll Call
• Insurers Warn Standardizing Cyber Policies Could Limit Future Coverage
• Cyberattacks Disrupt Car Sales by Dealers in U.S. and Canada

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00:00 Introduction to the Great Security Debate

00:30 The Role of Cyber Insurance

01:49 Manual Processes and Business Continuity

03:09 Manufacturing and Supply Chain Challenges

06:11 Insurance Policies and Cybersecurity

08:00 Standardization and Government Involvement

19:14 The Complexity of Cyber Warfare

22:35 Globalization and Cybersecurity

30:33 Leadership vs. Boss Mentality

33:53 The Role of Communication in Crisis

36:51 The Cost of Compliance

40:30 Global Cybersecurity Challenges

44:22 The Complexity of Online Trust

47:56 Insurance and Cybersecurity

53:07 The Future of Cyber Insurance

01:00:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts