Ep. 34 - Fortifying Your Defenses: Practical Strategies to Prevent and Mitigate Cyber Risks - with Linda Comerford

Cyber Insurance Leaders

Linda Comerford, Head of Claims North America at Resilience, brings her extensive experience in cyber incident response and cyber insurance to this episode.
With her deep understanding of the challenges faced by leading cybersecurity and cyber insurance professionals, Linda provides valuable insights and practical advice that can help professionals in these fields navigate the evolving landscape of cyber threats.
Join Anthony and Linda as they unpack the importance of communication between underwriting and claims teams, the evolving landscape of cyber threats, common mistakes insureds make, the role of cyber insurance in cybersecurity, and more.
You'll learn:
1. Why effective communication between underwriting and claims teams is crucial in navigating the complex world of cyber threats
2. The biggest mistake clients make with their cyber policy and practical advice on how to prevent and mitigate cyber issues
3. How professionals in the cybersecurity and cyber insurance fields can adapt to the challenges of an ever-evolving cyber landscape
4. The vital role that cyber insurance plays in bolstering cybersecurity efforts and protecting businesses from potential financial losses
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About Linda:
Linda Comerford is the Head of Claims for North America at Resilience, where she joined in September 2023. She has extensive experience in the cyber insurance industry, previously serving as the Incident Response Practice Leader at AmTrust, overseeing cyber claims, vendor assignments, and privacy counsel.
Before AmTrust, Linda worked in cyber claims roles at Rockville Risk Management and Proven Data Recovery. She holds an MFA in Publishing and Writing from Emerson College and a BA in English from Oregon State University.
Find Linda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindalouisecomerford/
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About Resilience:
Resilience is the cyber risk solution company that’s on a mission to help make the world cyber resilient. Founded in 2016 by experts from across the highest tiers of the U.S. military and intelligence communities, and augmented by prominent leaders and innovators from the insurance and technology industries; Resilience helps financial, risk, and information security leaders continuously improve their organizations' cyber resilience by connecting cyber insurance coverage with advanced cybersecurity visibility and a shared plan to reinforce actionable cyber hygiene.
Website: www.cyberresilience.com
Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
Company size: 51-200 employees
Headquarters: San Fransisco
Founded: 2016
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About the host Anthony:
Anthony is passionate about cyber insurance. He is the CEO of Asceris, a company that enables its clients to respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively. Anthony is originally from the US but now lives in Europe with his wife and two children.
Get in touch with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyhess/ or email: [e-mail]
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