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Table 1 Showing the range of coverage available

From: Mapping the coverage of security controls in cyber insurance proposal forms

Coverage

What it covers

First-party coverage

Coverage for the cost of replacing or restoring lost data. Excludes

 

intellectual property.

Data privacy and network

Coverage for liability claims of a third party like a data breach or

Security Liability

Unintentional transmission of a computer

Business interruption

Covers revenues lost as a result of network down time.

Cyber-extortion

Cover for investigation costs, sometimes the extortion demand.

Public relations

Fees for Public Relations firm to manage reputation in the event of a breach.

Multi-media liability

Costs relating to the content of a firm’s website like copyright infringement.

Professional services

Liability relating to a service offer such as web hosting or internet service.