Cyber Security Byte: Friday, July 18th, 2025

Insurance ⬇️, Risk ⬆️ = ?

July 18, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes

Happy Friday! 😎

Cyber insurance used to be the safety net every company wanted, until it started fraying. After years of skyrocketing premiums and expanding coverage, the market just blinked. In 2024, for the first time, cyber insurance premiums actually shrank.

As threats get trickier and claims more expensive, insurers are tightening the fine print, leaving some companies wondering: Does our policy still have our back?

So, when the safety net starts slipping, how do you stay upright in a world full of digital tripwires?

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