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Cybersecurity
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
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
Connecticut’s Insurance Data Security Law in a Nutshell
A question-and-answer outline of the requirements of Connecticut’s cyber security regulation. 1 page
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
Everything you need to know about the New York State Department of Financial Services’ cyber security requirements for financial services companies—but were too afraid to ask (23 NYCRR 500)
A comprehensive review of the New York State Department of Financial Services’ cyber security requirements. 14 pages
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
Cybersecurity and the agency contract
A discussion on cybersecurity clauses that are becoming more popular in agency contracts. 2 pages
Equifax data breach
This resource kit offers information on the Equifax data breach, credit freezes, and what all this could mean for policyholders. 1 page
National Association of Insurance Commissioners cyber security model law
Offers PIA’s summary and the full text of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners cyber security model law. 10 pages
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
The NAIC model law
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ model law and the NYDFS regulation on cybersecurity are similar in many respects, but there are some notable differences. This resource kit offers an overview of each. 2 pages
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
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
Cybersecurity: Play offense for your defense
An overview of the steps you can take to protect your agency from a cyber-attack. 2 pages
New ways to outwit hackers—strategic cybersecurity recommendations
Offers some suggestions and recommendations for a strategic approach to cybersecurity. 3 pages
Cyberattacks: What every agency and small business owner should know
Tips to ensure agency security from a cyberattack. 2 pages
Multi-factor authentication
This document gives an overview of what multi-factor authentication is and why it is so important. 1 page
Capacity enhancement guide—implementing strong authentication
This guide discusses the importance of implementing strong authentication. 9 pages
Understanding the true costs of data breaches
Offers a discussion of legal liabilities following a data breach. 3 pages
Watch out for those (cyber) exposures
Cyber exposures have evolved over the last few years. It’s important for agents to keep clients informed about new exposures and how to protect themselves from these types of threats. 3 pages
Managing risks with cyber liability policies
A discussion of cyber liability policies, sublimits, exclusions, and how understanding these requirements can help clients manage their risks and minimize the impact on their operations. 3 pages
How do I advise my clients on what matters most? An insurance agent’s guide to cybersecurity
A discussion about the things that you and your insureds can do to protect yourselves from a cyber attack. 5 pages