INCH360 2025: Audit and Insurance Factors Panel
In this panel discussion from the Inch 360 Conference, cybersecurity experts explore the intersection of compliance, insurance, and risk management. Moderated by Maria Braun (Baker Tilly), the panel features Casey Wheeler (Marsh McLennan Agency), Dan Brown (CISA), and Deb Wells (BECU).
Key Topics Covered:
The Compliance vs. Security Myth
- Why having SOC 2, ISO 27001, or PCI-DSS doesn't automatically mean you're secure
- How to move beyond "check-the-box" compliance to holistic risk management
- The importance of building security in, not bolting it on
Cyber Insurance Essentials
- Top 5 controls insurers look for: MFA, comprehensive backups, email filtering, security awareness training, and wire transfer verification
- How insurance underwriting works and what carriers assess
- Why you should contact your carrier FIRST during an incident
- Common policy pitfalls: waiting periods, coverage triggers, and business interruption terms
Effective Risk Management
- How to run meaningful tabletop exercises (not just compliance theater)
- Why you need to include the right people: IT, legal, HR, facilities, and your insurance carrier
- The importance of making cybersecurity a daily habit, not a one-time event
- How to quantify risks and prioritize using heat maps and business impact
Third-Party Risk
- Why outsourcing doesn't transfer all responsibility
- The growing importance of vendor risk management
- How downstream attacks can impact your operations
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