THEOS Cybernova - Rory Young: What Every Business Needs to Know About Cyber Insurance
02/19/25 • 35 min
THEOS Cybernova Ep. 8 - Rory Young: What Every Business Needs to Know About Cyber Insurance
When a cyber incident occurs, can your cyber insurance policy come to the rescue?
In this episode of THEOS Cybernova, host Paul Jackson chats with Rory Young, Marsh Hong Kong Cyber Practice Leader, to uncover the realities of cyber insurance.
They discuss the differences between brokers and insurance carriers, highlight common oversights in the fine print, and explain why having a policy doesn’t guarantee full coverage.
In addition, Rory shares insights on the role of cyber insurance in incident response, financial protection, and business resilience. From navigating policy exclusions to strengthening cyber resilience before an attack, he also unveils expert advice on the key considerations in securing cyber insurance.
Tune in to learn how cyber insurance really works and how to maximize your coverage.
Production Credits:
Presented by: Paul Jackson
Studio Engineer & Editor: Roy D'Monte
Executive Producers: Paul Jackson and Ian Carless
Co-produced by: Theos Cyber and W4 Podcast Studio
THEOS Cybernova Ep. 8 - Rory Young: What Every Business Needs to Know About Cyber Insurance
When a cyber incident occurs, can your cyber insurance policy come to the rescue?
In this episode of THEOS Cybernova, host Paul Jackson chats with Rory Young, Marsh Hong Kong Cyber Practice Leader, to uncover the realities of cyber insurance.
They discuss the differences between brokers and insurance carriers, highlight common oversights in the fine print, and explain why having a policy doesn’t guarantee full coverage.
In addition, Rory shares insights on the role of cyber insurance in incident response, financial protection, and business resilience. From navigating policy exclusions to strengthening cyber resilience before an attack, he also unveils expert advice on the key considerations in securing cyber insurance.
Tune in to learn how cyber insurance really works and how to maximize your coverage.
Production Credits:
Presented by: Paul Jackson
Studio Engineer & Editor: Roy D'Monte
Executive Producers: Paul Jackson and Ian Carless
Co-produced by: Theos Cyber and W4 Podcast Studio
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Executive Producers: Paul Jackson and Ian Carless
Co-produced by: Theos Cyber and W4 Podcast Studio
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Executive Producers: Paul Jackson and Ian Carless
Co-produced by: Theos Cyber and W4 Podcast Studio
THEOS Cybernova - THEOS Cybernova - Rory Young: What Every Business Needs to Know About Cyber Insurance
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