Cybercrime

Ascend and Aviva: Combatting Cybercrime Together

Digitalisation is a good thing, right? Because of ever-evolving technology, businesses of all sizes are becoming more efficient and streamlined, as customer expectations grow, but a business’s reliance on all things digital can spell danger when it comes to cybercrime.
Large or small, in the modern business world we are all at risk, as cybercriminals can strike at any time, bringing companies to their knees in terms of data loss, financial repercussions and reputational damage.
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Ascend is working in conjunction with Aviva on the evolving threat of cyberattacks, demonstrating how cybercrime can affect every business, and why cyber risk management and cyber insurance is paramount to your operation’s future.
Aviva has put together these invaluable documents to help all businesses understand and mitigate against cybercrime today:
  1. The Cyber Playbook

This is a comprehensive guide to all things cyber, with vital statistics on how many businesses are falling foul to cyberattacks, and how regularly, as well as the material cost to a company following an attack. The playbook explains everything you need to know about cyber insurance cover, and how it could work for you.
Download the document here.
  1. The Cyber Claims Guide

This guide expounds how an expert Aviva cybercrime team can co-ordinate a swift and efficient response to any cyberattack on your business. Discover how a dedicated claims service and incident response unit can help restore your business to good health following a devastating cyberattack, including specialist forensics to assess damage, and legal advice when it comes to regulatory guidelines.
Download the document here.
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  1. Cyber Questionnaire

This is an indispensable cyber risk assessment questionnaire for every business, to help discover what you need in order to protect your business and its specific risks. Take the questionnaire as your first step to comprehensive cyber safeguarding.
Download the document here:
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There are so many potential impacts of a cyber-attack that it can be difficult for SMEs to anticipate them all, let alone protect against them. Cyber insurance can help by covering businesses to ensure:
  • Financial recovery
  • Reputation protection
  • Business continuity
  • Legal compliance
  • Director/officer protection
  • Peace of mind

Cyber insurance is essential.

In a world where cyber threats are a growing reality for businesses, cyber insurance has evolved into a crucial safeguard, especially for the UK’s many SMEs. As cyber-attacks become more sophisticated, the financial and reputational consequences of falling victim to one can be severe. For SMEs in 2024, cyber insurance is no longer a nice-to-have: it’s an imperative protection, and a critical component of a robust cyber security strategy.

Get in touch today with Matthew Collins on 01245 449060 or email Matthew.Collins@ascendbroking.co.uk.

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