The 11 Things Every Executive
Must Know
This book is organized around eleven critical knowledge areas that every C-Suite executive, board member, and risk officer should understand before their next cyber insurance renewal.
What cyber insurance actually covers — and the exclusions that surprise most executives at claim time
How underwriters evaluate your organization's risk posture and what they're really looking for
The security controls that directly impact your premium — and which ones matter most
Why most organizations are underinsured and how to calculate the right coverage amount
How to read a cyber insurance policy and identify the gaps before you need to file a claim
The difference between first-party and third-party coverage and when each applies
How ransomware claims are handled — and why many organizations are surprised by the outcome
What the claims process actually looks like and how to prepare your team before an incident
How the cyber insurance market has changed and what to expect at your next renewal
The board's role in cyber insurance oversight and how to brief directors effectively
How to use your cyber insurance program as a driver of security improvement, not just a safety net
Who Needs This Playbook
CEOs & C-Suite
Executives who are accountable for enterprise risk but don't have time to become insurance specialists.
CFOs & Finance Leaders
Finance executives who own the insurance budget and need to understand what they're actually buying.
CISOs & Security Leaders
Security leaders who need to align their program with insurance requirements and brief the board effectively.
Board Members
Directors who are responsible for cyber risk oversight and need a clear framework for asking the right questions.
Risk Officers
Enterprise risk professionals who manage the cyber insurance program and need a practitioner's perspective.
Insurance Professionals
Brokers, underwriters, and actuaries who want a clearer picture of how executives think about cyber coverage.
Mark Lynd
Mark Lynd is a 5x CEO/CIO/CISO who has navigated cyber insurance from both sides of the table — as an executive purchasing coverage and as an advisor helping organizations understand what they're actually buying. He wrote this book because most executives don't understand their cyber insurance policy until they need to file a claim.
As Head of Executive Advisory & Strategy at Netsync, Mark advises CISOs, CIOs, and boards on cyber risk governance, security program alignment, and insurance strategy. His insights come from active daily practice, not from a policy brief written in isolation.
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