What is Cyber Attack Insurance? Best Practices for Protection

This article explains cyber attack insurance (cyber insurance/data breach insurance), describing first-party and third-party coverages, common protections such as data breach costs, data recovery, business interruption, ransomware/extortion assistance, liability and regulatory coverage, and guidance on choosing policies (coverage limits, exclusions, deductibles, and security controls). It emphasizes the importance of insurance alongside strong cybersecurity practices and mentions partnering with SecurityScorecard to improve coverage.