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Cybersecurity

QS91046

Capacity enhancement guide—implementing strong authentication

This guide discusses the importance of implementing strong authentication. 9 pages

QS31436

Certification of compliance: a guide

Offers some commonly asked questions about New York state’s cyber security regulation’s certification of compliance requirements. 2 pages

QS06137

Connecticut Data Security Law takes effect October 2020

This resource kit overviews the Connecticut’s cyber security requirements that were passed into law in the Connecticut budget. 2 pages

QS06145

Connecticut Insurance Department Bulletin IC-42 (July 20, 2020): Connecticut Insurance Data Security Law

A bulletin that outlines the Connecticut Insurance Department’s rules relating to the protection of client data. 8 pages

QS06140

Connecticut third-party risk assessment to agency

A comprehensive form that an insurance producer can have completed by a third-party to capture how the third party is protecting their data. 4 pages

QS06144

Connecticut’s Insurance Data Security Law in a Nutshell

A question-and-answer outline of the requirements of Connecticut’s cyber security regulation.

QS90982

Creating a third-party service provider security policy—how to comply with Section 500.11 of New York’s cyber security regulation

A discussion of the requirements of New York’s cyber security Regulation Section 500.11 with a questionnaire to assist in complying. 1 page

QS91067

Cyber security challenges and remote workers—trends and best practices

Offers a discussion about cyber security challenges surrounding remote workers and offers some suggestions for keeping your data safe from ransomeware. 3 pages

QS90929

Cybersecurity and the agency contract

A discussion on cybersecurity clauses that are becoming more popular in agency contracts. 2 pages

QS90984

Cybersecurity: play offense for your defense

An overview of steps you can take to protect your agency from a cyber attack. 2 pages

QS90930

Equifax credit breach

This resource kit offers information on the Equifax credit breach, credit freezes and what all this could mean for policyholders. 1 page

QS90928

Equifax: the insurance questions and answers

This resource kit offers information on Equifax, insurance coverages available to protect against data security breaches and what consumers can do to protect themselves. 2 pages

QS90970

Establishing your data-retention policy—how to comply with NYCRR 500.13: limitations on data retention

This resource kit outlines the requirements of NYCRR 500.13 within New York state’s cyber security regulation for all producers writing business in New York state. 2 pages

QS90905

Everything you need to know about the New York State Department of Financial Services’ cyber security requirements for financial services companies—23 NYCRR 500

A comprehensive review of the requirements of the New York State Department of Financial Services’ new cyber security regulation. 14 pages

QS91069

How do I advise my clients on what matters most? An insurance agent’s guide to cybersecurity

A discussion about things you and your insureds can do to protect yourselves from a cyber attack. 5 pages

QS91068

Managing risks with cyber liability policies

A discussion on the cyber liability policy, its sublimits and exclusions, and how understanding those requirements can help clients manage their risks for a minimal impact on their operations. 3 pages

QS91045

Multi-factor authentication

This document gives an overview of what multi-factor authentication is and why it is so important. 1 page

QS90941

National Association of Insurance Commissioners cyber security model law

Offers a PIA summary and the text of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners cybersecurity model law. 10 pages

QS28075

New Hampshire third-party risk assessment to agency

A comprehensive form that an insurance producer can have completed by a third-party to capture how the third party is protecting their data. 4 pages

QS31431

New York State Department of Financial Services issues guidance to reduce ransomware attacks

An overview of the New York State Department of Financial Services guidance on ransomware attacks. 2 pages

QS31437

New York State Department of Financial Services Proposed Second Amendment to 23 NYCRR 500—Section-by-section analysis

A comprehensive review of the proposed changes to New York’s cyber security regulation 23 NYCRR 500. 13 pages

QS90956

Patch your computers and reduce your risk

Provides seven steps to take to build an effective patch-and-vulnerability management program. 1 page

QS90959

Ransomware is a real menace

Ransomware is a popular cybersecurity attack. This resource kit provides prevention and recovery tactics for agents to address this threat with confidence and success. 2 pages

QS90961

The NAIC model law

The NAIC Model Law and the NYDFS regulation on cybersecurity are similar in many respects, but there are some notable differences. This resource kits offers an overview of each. 2 pages

QS91064

Understanding the true costs of data breaches

Offers a discussion on the legal liabilities following a data breach. 3 pages

QS90986

Want new ways to outwit hacks?—cybersecurity 2022

Offers some suggestions and recommendations for a strategic approach to cybersecurity. 3 pages

QS91066

Watch out for those (cyber) exposures

Cyber exposures have evolved over the last few years. It’s important to agents to keep clients apprised new exposures and how to protect themselves from these types of threats. 3 pages