About this episode
From teaching AP art history to brokering cyber insurance deals. ?????In this episode of Simply Defensive, Josh Mason and Wade Wells sit down with Andy Runyan from Yukon to break down everything blue teamers need to know about cyber insurance — before an incident happens. Andy shares his unconventional journey from fourth-generation educator and baseball coach to becoming a cyber insurance specialist, and explains why understanding your policy is just as important as your incident response plan.What you'll hear:? How cyber insurance actually works (and what it doesn't cover)? Why having an incident response retainer matters — before you need it? The role of cyber insurance in incident response and recovery? Third-party contract requirements and state mandates on the rise? Common mistakes companies make when filing claims? FTC Safeguard Rules and what they mean for businesses? How to prepare your organization for cyber insurance requirements? What lowers premiums (and what should, but doesn't)Why This Matters for Blue Teamers:If you're in a SOC or handling incident response, you will interact with cyber insurance at some point. Understanding how policies work, what triggers coverage, and how to prepare can make the difference between a smooth recovery and a catastrophic financial loss. This episode gives you the insider knowledge to help your organization be ready.?? Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:15 Andy's Unique Background: From Teacher to Cyber Insurance03:00 Getting Into Cyber Insurance in 201904:00 The Wild West of Cyber Insurance During COVID06:00 When Companies Actually Buy Cyber Insurance08:00 What Blue Teamers Need to Know About Insurance10:00 The Problem with Incident Response Retainers12:00 How Insurance Companies Handle IR vs. What You Need15:00 Multi-Factor Authentication and Premium Discounts18:00 Why Having an IR Plan Doesn't Lower Your Premium (But Should)21:00 Third-Party Contract Requirements on the Rise24:00 State Mandates: What's Coming Next?27:00 FTC Safeguard Rules and Compliance Reality30:00 Where to Learn More About Yukon? Connect with Andy Runyan:? Yukon Website: https://www.ukon.com? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-runyan? Email: andy.runyan@ukon.com? Connect with the Hosts:? Josh Mason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuacmason/? Wade Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadingthrulogs/? Swimlane:
