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Safeguarding counties from cyber attacks in today's complex digital environment is a formidable challenge, especially when faced with tight budgets, limited resources, and the competing demands of diverse stakeholders. Cyber insurance offers a crucial safety net, but many counties find themselves grappling with the affordability and management of such coverage.

Join us for an exciting discussion with experienced county leaders as we uncover the hurdles governments face in securing cyber insurance. We will explore the evolving cyber threat landscape and reveal how a comprehensive cyber insurance assessment can offer practical solutions to bolster defenses and streamline coverage acquisition.

Key discussion points:

  • Understanding the cyber threat landscape: Gain insights into prevalent cyber threats impacting counties and strategies to mitigate risks.
  • Challenges in acquiring cyber insurance: Discover the obstacles counties face in securing coverage and learn how to overcome them.
  • Exploring a cyber insurance assessment: Understand how an assessment can streamline insurance acquisition and potentially reduce premiums by aligning security needs with insurance carrier requirements and nationally recognized frameworks.
  • Cyber carrier questionnaire answers: Following the assessment, cyber leaders gain access to answers for diverse carrier questionnaires to maintain coverage. 

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Speakers

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Laurel Caldwell

Chief Information Officer, Latah County, Idaho
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Rick Owens, CGCIO

IT Security Manager, Pitt County, N.C.
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Charles Snyder

Director, Cybersecurity, CAI

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