“Because the nature of cyber risk is constantly changing, it is essential for providers and underwriters of cyber insurance policies to understand how policyholders are adapting to threats, and the infrastructure they have in place to mitigate their risks,” said Jason Smolanoff, Senior Managing Director, Global Practice Leader, Cyber Security and Investigations. “Kroll CyberRiskRankER establishes a standard that will create transparency between insurers and policyholders when assessing the appropriate cyber insurance policy.”
“CIS understands the important role insurance plays in promoting good cyber security best practices, and we are pleased our partners at Kroll have chosen to base their assessment tool on the CIS Controls. The CIS Controls’ best practices and guidance provide the strong foundation insurance companies need to evaluate their applicants’ cyber security posture,” said Brig. Gen. USAF (Retired) Steve Spano, CIS President and COO.
Kroll CyberRiskRankER employs an online questionnaire collectively informed…
