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04/25/2022Webinar
Cyber Liability in an Evolving World
Alex Clark, Cyber Practice Leader at Hylant, emphasizes the increasing prevalence of cyberattacks within the firearm industry and the critical need for businesses to understand the specific threats they face. He highlights that insurance coverage is essential for mitigating liability and protecting businesses against these risks.
As firearm industry businesses report a significant rise in cyberattacks, it becomes imperative to comprehend the unique threats and coverage options available, whether for a local gun shop or a large manufacturer. Throughout his discussion, Clark outlines various types of threats and attacks, identifies the bad actors involved—both domestic and foreign—and distinguishes between targeted and random attacks. He concludes by stressing the importance of protection through insurance and implementing effective controls to safeguard against these evolving cyber threats.
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About the Speaker: Alex Clark
With extensive experience in the insurance industry, Alex Clark is the Cyber Practice Leader at Hylant and serves as a resource for all things cyber, technology, and media. Alex engages both clients and colleagues to assist in the placement of coverage, enhancing the understanding of cyber and emerging risk, and pre and post breach readiness through incident response planning. Alex takes a hands-on approach not only placing coverage with the correct carrier but making sure our clients know how to utilize the policy, how to prevent incidents, minimize payouts, and execute incident response plans come claim time.
Alex currently holds a Life & Health license, P&C license, and a Cyber Risk Manager designation. He is currently a member of PLUS – Professional Liability Underwriting Society.
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