Cyber Crime Insurance

The reality is that all companies, large or small are targets for cyber criminals. Unfortunately many businesses operate under the belief that their existing insurance policies are enough to cover their data security and privacy exposures. This is not the case.

Australian insurance companies however are at the forefront in making good the damage of cyber attacks. Although stopping the hackers and other criminals in their tracks is not within their capability, they are able to provide the next best thing… picking up the financial pieces of damaged businesses following a cyber attack event.

Cyber attack insurance. What can be covered?

Cyber attack insurance can protect you from claims arising from your use of the Internet, email, intranet, extranet or your website. Cover can include but is not limited to:

• Breach of privacy
• Damage to your network or website
• Transmission of a virus
• Third Party Liability
• Cyber Extortion

Talk to your broker about what you need to do to protect yourself.