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Cyber Liability Insurance

Cyber liability covers the cost of a data breach, ransomware attack, or privacy claim — critical for security firms that store video footage, alarm codes, access credentials, and connected camera systems.

Cyber Liability for Security & Surveillance Companies

Few businesses hold more sensitive data than a security company: live and recorded video of customers' homes and businesses, alarm codes, access-control credentials, floor plans, and the keys to connected camera and IoT systems. That makes you a high-value target — and creates serious legal exposure if that data is breached.

What Cyber Covers

  • Data breach response: Forensics, customer notification, and credit monitoring
  • Ransomware / cyber extortion: Costs to respond to and recover from an attack
  • Cyber business interruption: Lost income when your systems or monitoring platform are down
  • Privacy liability: Claims and regulatory actions over mishandled footage or personal data
  • Network security liability: Claims that your breach harmed a client's network
  • Regulatory defense: Costs tied to privacy investigations and penalties

Your Cameras Are an Attack Surface

Internet-connected cameras, NVRs, and access-control systems are notoriously targeted by attackers — and if a system you installed or monitor is compromised, the client may look to you. A breach can expose your customers' video and trigger notification, privacy, and network-security claims. Cyber coverage responds where your GL and E&O may not.

Broker-Built Coverage

Cyber terms vary widely — sub-limits on ransomware, requirements for multi-factor authentication and backups, and exclusions all differ by carrier. We match your systems and data practices to a carrier offering meaningful limits and help you meet the security controls insurers now expect.

What's Covered

Data breach response
Ransomware & cyber extortion
Cyber business interruption
Privacy & network security liability
Regulatory defense costs
Footage & credential breach

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does a security company need cyber insurance?

You store customers' video footage, alarm codes, and access credentials, and you install connected systems attackers target. A breach can expose that data and trigger notification, privacy, and network-security claims that GL and E&O don't cover.

Do insurers require security controls?

Increasingly, yes — multi-factor authentication, backups, and basic safeguards are common conditions of coverage. We help you understand and meet each carrier's requirements so your policy holds up at claim time.