Cyber Security & Data Protection Insurance

• Cyber Liability - Protection against third-party claims relating to your data loss or system failure.
• Business Interruption - Financial cover to minimise losses when operations are disrupted due to cyber incidents.
• Ransomware Coverage - Assistance with ransom payments and recovery of encrypted systems.
• Network Security Liability - Coverage for damages caused by network security failings affecting others.
• Regulatory Compliance - Support with GDPR fines, legal defence, and regulatory investigations.

• Phishing and social engineering tactics targeting employees.
• Ransomware and malware infection disrupting manufacturing processes.
• Insider threats due to negligent or malicious staff actions.
• Third-party supplier and vendor security breaches.
• System and network infrastructure failures leading to data loss.
• Denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks affecting system availability.
• Targeted business email compromise schemes.
• Non-compliance penalties related to data protection laws.

• Expert Guidance – Our team specialises in defence manufacturing risks and tailors insurance to your unique needs.
• Fast Claims – Dedicated support for quick, efficient claims handling when you need it most.
• Strong Market Access – A range of insurer options helps cyber-risk cover fit the defence business size and exposure better.
• 24/7 Support – Around-the-clock access to cyber incident response professionals and advice.

• 1. Get a Quote – Provide details including your business size, data practices, and existing cyber defences.
• 2. Review Coverage – Our experts help you understand policy options and recommend suitable limits.
• 3. Customise Policy – Tailor coverage to your specific risks, such as supply chain exposures or proprietary data protection.
• 4. Purchase & Activate – Finalise your policy and gain immediate protection against cyber threats.

• Intellectual Property Theft Protection
• Compliance with Defence Industry Cybersecurity Standards
• Supply Chain Risk Coverage
• Business Interruption Due to Cyber Incidents
• Regulatory Defence and Notifications

Ransomware attacks in this sector can disrupt critical manufacturing systems, halt production, and compromise sensitive project data. The costs of ransomware can be extensive, from paying ransoms to business interruption and reputation damage.

• System encryption locking out authorized users
• Threats to publicly release sensitive data if ransom not paid
• Operational shutdown and lost production time
• High ransom demands & negotiation complexities

Cyber criminals use deceptive techniques to gain employee credentials or coerce fund transfers, posing high risk given the sensitive nature of defence contracts.

• Credential theft leading to unauthorized access
• CEO fraud targeting finance teams
• Manipulation for wire transfer fraud
• Malware delivery through emails

Distributed denial of service attacks flood your business' online systems, potentially hindering access to critical services and manufacturing controls, causing operational delays and losses.

• Overwhelmed network and server infrastructure
• Service outages impacting production
• Revenue and contract fulfilment losses
• Potential extortion attempts via attack threats

• Ransom payments ranging from £20,000 to over £1 million
• Forensic investigations costing £10,000 to £75,000
• Data recovery and system restoration expenses
• Legal and regulatory defense fees up to six-figure sums
• Notification and credit monitoring for clients and suppliers

• Network security configurations and firewall robustness
• Data classification, encryption and handling processes
• Access controls, user permissions, and authentication
• Backup and disaster recovery procedures
• Employee cybersecurity awareness and ongoing training
• Incident response readiness and documentation
• Third-party vendor and supply chain risk management
• Compliance with industry and governmental regulations

Situation: A mid-size parts manufacturer experienced a ransomware infection that encrypted key design and production control systems, halting output entirely for two days.

Impact: Estimated loss from production downtime was roughly £180,000, plus ransom demand of £80,000 and forensic investigation costs.

Resolution: Cyber insurance covered ransom payment, forensic response, system restoration and business interruption losses. The firm recovered quickly with minimal long-term impact.

Situation: Fraudsters impersonated the finance director by email, instructing a fraudulent wire transfer of £130,000.

Impact: The transfer was made before detection, causing significant financial loss.

Resolution: Cyber insurance covered the financial loss and provided advisory services to implement stronger email verification procedures.

• Deploy enterprise-grade firewalls and intrusion detection systems
• Regularly update and patch all software and firmware
• Implement multi-factor authentication for all network access
• Encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit
• Schedule automated backups and verify restore processes
• Use endpoint protection with real-time antivirus/anti-malware
• Maintain network segmentation to contain breaches
• Monitor activity logs and network anomalies continuously

Ideal for: Small defence manufacturers with limited sensitive data.

• Data breach response (£100,000 limit)
• Cyber liability (£250,000 limit)
• Business interruption (£50,000 limit)
• Ransomware coverage (£100,000 limit)
• 24/7 incident response support

Ideal for: Large or complex manufacturers with extensive data and regulatory obligations.

• Data breach response (£1,000,000+ limit)
• Cyber liability (£5,000,000+ limit)
• Business interruption (£1,000,000+ limit)
• Ransomware coverage (£2,000,000+ limit)
• Dedicated incident response team access
• Quarterly cyber risk assessments
• Dependent business interruption coverage

• Loss or theft of sensitive defence intellectual property
• Costs associated with data and system restoration
• Meeting ransom demands and negotiation support
• Legal defence and damages from liability claims
• Loss of net profit due to business interruption or cyber incidents

• GDPR data protection requirements
• PCI DSS for secure payment processing
• ISO 27001 Information Security Management
• NIS Regulations safeguarding critical infrastructure
• Defence-specific cybersecurity compliance frameworks