Insurance Cyber Risk Assessment Checklist
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Data Inventory & Classification
Identify and categorize sensitive data assets, including personally identifiable information (PII), financial data, and confidential business information.
Description of Data Type (e.g., PII, Financial, Medical)
Data Sensitivity Level (Confidential, Internal, Public)
Approximate Record Count
Data Retention Policy Applied
Data Location (Specific System or Database)
Data Categories (Select all that apply)
Last Data Classification Review Date
Network Security Controls
Evaluate firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs, and other network security measures.
Firewall Rule Count
Firewall Vendor
Enabled Security Features (IDS/IPS)
Last Intrusion Detection System (IDS) Signature Update
VPN Type
Number of VPN Connections
Endpoint Security
Assess antivirus/anti-malware protection, device encryption, and mobile device management (MDM).
Antivirus Software Installed?
Last Antivirus Scan Date (Days)
Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Deployed?
Last Patch Management Date
Full Disk Encryption Enabled?
Endpoint Security Controls Implemented (Select all that apply)
Application Security
Review secure coding practices, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing of applications.
Secure Coding Practices Implemented?
Last Vulnerability Scan Score (0-100, 100 being best)
Which Vulnerability Scanning Tools are Used?
Date of Last Penetration Test
Is a Web Application Firewall (WAF) in Place?
Describe any identified vulnerabilities and remediation efforts.
Third-Party Risk Management
Evaluate the cybersecurity posture of vendors and service providers who handle insurance data.
Vendor Risk Tier Assessment
Last Vendor Risk Assessment Date
Security Standards/Frameworks Used by Vendor
Number of Active Users (Vendor)
Vendor Security Questionnaire Responses
Vendor Audit Frequency
Incident Response Planning
Assess the readiness of incident response plans, including data breach notification procedures.
Incident Response Plan Document Location
Primary Contact Role (Incident Commander)
Secondary Contact Role (Communications)
Last Incident Response Plan Review Date
Estimated Time to Contain Incident (Hours)
Stakeholders to Notify (Check all that apply)
Briefly Describe Initial Containment Steps
Employee Training & Awareness
Verify that employees receive regular cybersecurity training and are aware of phishing scams and other threats.
Most Recent Training Completion Date
Training Topics Covered (Select All That Apply)
Average Score on Cybersecurity Quiz
Feedback on Training Program
Date of Next Scheduled Training Session
Data Backup & Recovery
Check the effectiveness of data backup and recovery procedures to ensure business continuity.
Frequency of Full Backups (Days)
Frequency of Incremental/Differential Backups (Hours)
Backup Storage Location (Onsite/Offsite/Cloud)
Last Successful Full Backup Date
Description of Backup Software Used
Retention Policy (How long backups are kept)
Last Backup Verification Report
Cloud Security
Review security configurations and controls for cloud-based infrastructure and applications.
Cloud Provider Security Certifications
Encryption at Rest Strength (bits)
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Status
Cloud Security Group Configuration Details
Last Cloud Security Audit Date
Cloud Security Tools Deployed
Compliance & Legal Requirements
Ensure adherence to relevant regulations, such as GDPR, CCPA, and state-specific data breach laws.
Applicable Regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, State Laws)
Specific Legal Requirements Addressed
Last Compliance Assessment Date
Number of Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) Received in Last Year
Data Breach Notification Threshold (Specify Legal Requirement)
Documentation of Compliance Efforts
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