Cyber Insurance 101 for CISO’s

Black Hat USA 2019

Presented by: Jeffrey Smith
Date: Wednesday August 07, 2019
Time: 13:30 - 14:20
Location: Mandalay Bay CD

This session provides a basic understanding of a cyber policy including market dynamics, coverage terms and conditions, and services included with the product. We also discuss the value a CISO can bring to the cyber insurance procurement process.

Jeffrey Smith

Jeffrey Smith is the founder of Cyber Risk Underwriters, a specialty provider of cyber insurance and related products.  In this role, Jeffrey created a business model to educate clients about the catastrophic nature of cyber security risks, generate alternative distribution channels for cyber insurance products, and create a brand reputation evolving around exposure analytics and custom program design. Prior to joining Cyber Risk Underwriters, Jeffrey enjoyed over 25 years of success providing complex insurance and risk financing design, brokerage and relationship management expertise for large corporations, educational institutions, and not-for-profits. He has served many industry verticals including health care, technology, real estate and private equity.


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