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Cyber InsuranceMar 29, 20269 min read

The 12-Point Security Checklist Cyber Insurers Actually Use

Underwriters scan your clients' external attack surface before they quote. Here are the exact 12 checks they run, the pass/fail criteria, and why most MSP clients fail at least 3.

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Daniel Groves
Head of Security Research · ComplianceLayer
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DG
Daniel Groves
Head of Security Research · ComplianceLayer
ComplianceLayer research team analyzing security frameworks, compliance standards, and emerging threats.
TopicsCyber InsuranceSecurity ChecklistMSPDMARCRisk Assessment
On this page
  • Why Underwriters Scan Instead of Just Asking
  • The 12-Item Checklist
  • The Items That Actually Cause Declines
  • How to Run This Scan Before Your Client's Renewal
  • Scoring Your Clients
  • Summary
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