Horiens and GC Security team up to support companies in cyber risk management

Horiens and GC Security team up to support companies in cyber risk management

To be the target of a cyberattack is not a matter of ‘if’ but rather of ‘when’. This maxim is almost unanimous among experts in risk analysis and information security. In Brazil, 6 out of 10 companies declare that they have already been victims of ransomware attacks, for example, a type of situation that can interrupt operations overnight, causing serious operational, financial and even reputational impacts, depending on the segment of performance of the cyber attack target.

With this growing exposure scenario in mind, Horiens, a consultancy with a strong presence in risk management and insurance with more than 40 years of experience, and GC Security, a specialist in offensive cyber security, protection of technology assets and digital risk governance, came together to support companies in their cybersecurity challenges.

The solution offered involves a tailored analysis of the companies’ digital environment, resulting in an improvement in their level of governance and, consequently, in their risk profile, which makes the process of contracting a more qualified insurance policy, which may impact on a premium price reduction for companies.

Would you be prepared if attacked today? Understand your company’s vulnerabilities
The first step in improving security, mitigating risks and increasing the capacity to respond to this type of crime is to understand the vulnerabilities to which the company is exposed.

“Through an in-depth analysis of the company’s digital surface, using the same invasion techniques used by cybercriminals, we were able to map the risks and structure or indicate actions for protection”, details Pedro Silveira, Marketing and Sales Director at GC Security. “This way, it is possible to correct the root causes of vulnerabilities and prepare properly to deal with the current scenario”, completes Pedro.

Transfer risks and protect your assets
The intelligence work focused on the digital environment is completed with the proper transfer of risks. “More than investments in technological infrastructure, companies must have an active and risk-aware management to achieve an adequate level of digital security. Even so, there will always be residual risks and there are ways to transfer them efficiently by taking out cyber insurance”, explains Paula Caixeta, responsible for cyber risks and insurance at Horiens.

It is now known that transferring risks to the insurance market is increasingly challenging, due to the volume of cyberattacks that are taking place around the world. “That is why, more than ever, doing a good job of governance and digital risk management, in addition to contributing to the company’s financial and operational health, is crucial for an effective negotiation with the insurance market, which, in practice, it means better conditions and adequate coverage for the company’s real risk profile”, observes Paula.

“Our partnership with GC Security is a union of knowledge focused on the digital world and the objective is to support companies to conquer the best possible protection scenario”, concludes Paula.

To learn more about the solutions offered by Horiens and GC Security, click here.