Balancing the Scales of Cybersecurity and Insurance | Huntress

This article analyzes the evolving relationship between cyber insurance and SMB cybersecurity, explaining how insurers use attestations and control requirements (e.g., MFA, EDR, patching) to manage payout risk amid rising attacks. It underscores the lack of standardized definitions in insurer questionnaires, notes emerging reliance on frameworks like CMMC, CIS Controls, and NIST CSF, and advises prioritizing detection and response (EDR/MDR) to satisfy coverage requirements.