Insurance Information & Cybersecurity Programs
Secure your organization’s sensitive data and strengthen your cybersecurity framework with our Insurance Information & Cybersecurity Programs CPE Training. This six-hour CPE event provides insurance industry professionals with the tools needed to comply with the NAIC Insurance Data Security Model Law and meet stringent cybersecurity regulations.
Tailored for IT professionals, internal auditors, and compliance managers, this training focuses on implementing effective information security and cybersecurity programs to protect customer information and mitigate risk.
Earn 6 CPE credits while mastering the strategies and controls that ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your company’s systems and data.
Why Attend?
Earn 6 CPE Credits
This NASBA-approved program provides attendees with six Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours, fulfilling professional requirements while enhancing their understanding of cybersecurity in the insurance industry.
Learn Key Compliance Solutions
Dive into the specifics of the NAIC Insurance Data Security Model Law and learn how to establish internal controls that satisfy regulatory requirements and protect sensitive data.
Master Risk Management Techniques
Understand how to conduct risk assessments, implement technical controls, and develop response plans to address cybersecurity challenges within the insurance sector.
Enhance Organizational Cybersecurity Resilience
Gain the knowledge and skills to establish a comprehensive cybersecurity program, ensuring your organization is prepared for threats and regulatory demands.
What You’ll Learn
This engaging course equips you with actionable insights and strategies to safeguard information systems, build resilient frameworks, and stay ahead of cyber threats.
Key takeaways include:
- Comprehensive Risk Assessments: Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities in IT infrastructure and data practices.
- Cybersecurity Best Practices: Implement policies, technical controls, and incident response plans aligned with industry standards.
- Employee Training & Awareness: Foster a culture of security through ongoing education and cybersecurity awareness programs.
- NAIC Model Law Compliance: Develop and maintain programs that comply with the NAIC Insurance Data Security Model Law and other regulations.
- Incident Response Expertise: Learn how to create effective response plans for managing breaches and cyber incidents.
- Advanced Security Measures: Implement encryption, multi-factor authentication, firewalls, and other technologies to enhance protection.
Course Agenda
Introduction to Insurance Cybersecurity
- Importance of data protection in the insurance sector
- Overview of common threats and vulnerabilities
Risk Assessment and Management
- Conducting comprehensive risk evaluations
- Identifying and mitigating cybersecurity risks
Compliance with NAIC Model Law
- Understanding relevant regulations and internal control frameworks
- Practical strategies for achieving compliance
Developing Internal Security Programs
- Policies and procedures for securing systems and sensitive data
- Integrating security controls and testing for effectiveness
Incident Response Planning
- Crafting response plans for breaches and incidents
- Reporting requirements and proactive response tools
Latest Trends in Cybersecurity for Insurance
- Emerging threats facing the insurance industry
- Best practices to stay updated and prepared
Enhancing Employee Awareness and Training
- Building a security-driven organizational culture
- Implementing regular awareness training programs
Cyber Insurance and Industry Insights
- Exploring the role of cyber insurance in managing risk
- Discussion on future trends and evolving regulations
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for professionals involved in mitigation, compliance, and technology management within the insurance industry, including:
- IT Professionals responsible for implementing and maintaining security controls
- Internal Auditors evaluating cybersecurity compliance and risk management effectiveness
- Compliance Officers ensuring adherence to the NAIC Model Law and other regulations
- Risk Management Teams building robust data protection programs
Whether you're preparing for new challenges or optimizing existing measures, this event delivers practical knowledge tailored to your needs.
Event Details
- When: Every 8 weeks on Tuesdays, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. CST
- Where: Online, group-based interactive training
- CPE Credits: 6 credits (50 minutes of instruction per credit hour)
- Private Events Available: Customized schedules for groups of two or more attendees
Why Cybersecurity is Critical in the Insurance Industry
The insurance industry processes massive volumes of sensitive customer data, making it a prime target for cyber threats. Failing to protect this information can lead to regulatory penalties, reputational damage, and financial losses.
This course is designed to help professionals develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity solutions that address both current risks and future threats. By ensuring compliance with regulations like the NAIC Insurance Data Security Model Law, attendees will position their organizations as leaders in cybersecurity.
Register Today
Don’t wait for a cybersecurity breach to impact your organization—take steps now to safeguard your systems and data. Join our Insurance Information & Cybersecurity Programs CPE Training to strengthen your company’s defenses, enhance compliance, and gain critical strategies to manage cybersecurity risks effectively.
Sign up today and gain the insights needed to excel in protecting sensitive information and maintaining organizational integrity.
Reserve your place now and lead your team toward a secure and compliant future!
Details on Event Presentation
Offered every eight weeks on Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Central Time in six CPE-Credit event.
We can schedule private events on your timetable for two or more attendees.
CPE Event Highlights
This event addresses managing an information security and cybersecurity program in the insurance industry involves creating a comprehensive program that addresses:
- Conducting a risk assessment to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities. This may include evaluating the organization's IT infrastructure, network security, and data management practices.
- Developing and implementing security policies and procedures that align with industry standards.
- Establishing an incident response plan to address and respond to cyber-attacks and data breaches.
- Implementing technical controls such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, encryption, and multi-factor authentication to protect against cyber-attacks and unauthorized access to sensitive data.
- Regularly monitoring and testing the effectiveness of security controls and incident response plan.
- Conducting regular employee training and awareness programs to educate staff on information security and cybersecurity best practices.
- Continuously monitoring and keeping abreast of the latest industry standards, regulations, and threats.
- Regularly reviewing and updating the information security and cybersecurity program to ensure its relevance and effectiveness.
Learning Objectives
Attendees will:
- Understand the importance of information security and cybersecurity in the insurance industry and the regulations and laws that govern it.
- Identify and understand common information security and cybersecurity threats facing the insurance industry.
- Learn best practices for risk management and incident response in the insurance industry.
- Become familiar with the security technologies and controls commonly used in the insurance industry.
- Understand the role of employee awareness and education in maintaining the security of insurance company systems and data.
- Learn about incident response plans and procedures and how to report a cybersecurity incident.
- Develop the skills necessary to create and maintain a strong information security and cybersecurity program in the insurance industry.
- Understand the role of IT Auditing, Governance and Compliance requirements in the insurance industry
- Learn about the latest threat landscapes, trends and risk management strategies to protect the insurance industry.
- Understand the importance of Cyber Insurance and how it can protect the insurance industry.
Key Issues on the Agenda
- Section 1: Introduction and the importance of information security and cybersecurity
- Section 2: Overview of relevant regulations and laws impacting the insurance industry via the Model Law
- Section 3: Reveiw of common information security and cybersecurity threats facing the insurance industry
- Section 4: Best practices for risk management, internal control implement and incident response in the insurance industry
- Section 5: Discussion of the role of employee awareness and education in maintaining the security of insurance company systems and data
- Section 6: Review of incident response plans and procedures
- Section 7: Information on how to report a cybersecurity incident
- Section 8: Conclusion and next steps for maintaining a strong information security and cybersecurity program in the insurance industry.
NASBA Program Disclosure
Program Level of Understanding: Intermediate to Advanced
Prerequisites: Participants should come with a knowledge of internal control frameworks.
Advance Preparation: A number of documents will be provided in advance.
Delivery Format: On-site Training (Group-Live); Seminar (Group-Live)
NASBA Field(s) of Study: Auditing
CPE Credits: 6, based on 50 minutes of instruction per hour.Summary of the Subject Matter
This CPE program provides an overview of insurance information cybersecurity programs, covering key cybersecurity threats facing the industry and effective risk management strategies. Attendees will learn about the importance of cybersecurity for insurance companies, as well as how to develop, implement, and maintain effective cybersecurity programs that meet regulatory requirements. Topics covered include risk assessment, security controls, incident response, and incident reporting. The program also includes information on emerging cybersecurity threats and trends, as well as best practices for data protection and privacy. The program is designed for cybersecurity professionals, IT professionals, and others in the insurance industry responsible for managing cybersecurity risks.