CISRO publishes practices to help intermediaries achieve cybersecurity readiness

TORONTO — The Canadian Insurance Services Regulatory Organizations (CISRO) announces a publication on Cybersecurity Readiness, a reference tool adapted to insurance intermediaries to which they can refer to in their efforts to prevent cybersecurity incidents and be ready to respond to them should they occur. This reference tool is an addition to the information and documentation on cybersecurity readiness available to Canadian businesses such as insurance intermediaries.

Cyber threats present a continuous and growing risk to the insurance sector as the use of technology to conduct business activities and hold client information has now become an integral part of intermediaries’ services.

This publication highlights the importance for intermediaries to manage cyber risks and foster a culture where everyone understands the importance of their role and how they can contribute to the organization’s cybersecurity readiness.