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BS SGT 1 / Reshaping Risk Management with Cyber Insurance & Cyber Warranty

The future of cyber insurance and cyber warranty is poised for transformative growth as organizations grapple with escalating cyber threats and the financial risks associated with breaches. Cyber insurance is evolving to provide comprehensive coverage against increasingly sophisticated attacks, while cyber warranties emerge as complementary mechanisms, offering assurance on the performance and security of specific tools or services. Innovations in cybersecurity, powered by AI and machine learning, are enabling insurers to assess risks with greater accuracy and customize policies. The integration of financial risk management with cybersecurity frameworks is essential in a cyber resilience plan, but it also adds challenges, such as regulatory compliance, policy standardization, and the mitigation of moral and ethical dilemmas remains. As the digital landscape expands, the synergy between cyber insurance and warranties will play a critical role in safeguarding businesses, creating a shared responsibility model between vendors, insurers, and end-users. This presentation and fireside chat will explore the emerging trends in the cyber insurance industry, the challenges, and the potential to reshape risk management in the evolving cyber ecosystem.

Kirsten Bay Bio

As Co-Founder and CEO of Cysurance, Kirsten Bay brings over 25 years of expertise in financial services, risk intelligence, and cybersecurity, driving innovation in the cyber insurance market. Her background bridges finance, policy, and technology, enabling her to develop groundbreaking solutions for managing cyber risks.
Ms. Bay’s career is marked by leadership in shaping policy and strategy at the intersection of cybersecurity and economic resilience. She has advised congressional committees on cyber policies and collaborated with institutions like the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) and MIT-Harvard studies, showcasing her expertise in addressing complex risks.
A sought-after speaker, Ms. Bay has presented globally on topics like national security, critical infrastructure, and the economic impact of cyber threats at forums such as Black Hat and SC World Congress.
In the past 15 years, Ms. Bay has led big data and cybersecurity companies, advancing analytics and attack detection technologies. Her leadership has empowered organizations to integrate financial and operational risk management strategies effectively.
Ms. Bay continues to redefine the cyber insurance industry by combining cutting-edge technology with scalable risk mitigation frameworks for diverse sectors.

Tony Anscombe Bio
Tony Anscombe is the chief security evangelist for ESET. With over 25 years of security industry experience, Tony is an established author, blogger, and speaker on the current threat landscape, security technologies and products, data protection, privacy and trust, and Internet safety. His speaking portfolio includes industry conferences RSAC, Black Hat, VB, CTIA, MEF, Gartner Risk and Security Summit, and the Child Internet Safety Summit. He is regularly quoted in cybersecurity, technology and business media, including BBC, Dark Reading, The Guardian, The New York Times and USA Today, with broadcast appearances on Bloomberg, BBC, CTV, KRON, NBC, and CBS. Tony has previously served on the board of NCA, MEF and FOSI and held an executive position with AMTSO.


BREAKOUT SESSION Strategy & Growth Track

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Kirsten Bay - Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer, Cysurance
Kirsten Bay Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer, Cysurance
Tony Anscombe - Chief Security Evangelist, ESET
Tony Anscombe Chief Security Evangelist, ESET
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