Cyber risk insurance

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Safeguard against cyber risk with our corporate cyber insurance

As a result of our increasing reliance on computer and data technology, businesses of all sizes are frequently exposed to cyber risk.

A Desjardins Agent can help you choose the cyber security insurance that will best protect your business’s revenue and reputation against the specific cyber risks you may face – including identity theft, data breaches and cyber attacks.

Why are businesses vulnerable to cyber risk?

Small businesses have limited resources to implement a robust security infrastructure.
The information that hackers want—credit card credentials and personally identifiable information—is often less guarded on a small business’ system.

What is cyber risk?

Although the terms “identity theft,” “data breach” and “cyber attack” are often used interchangeably, they are in fact distinct in terms of their definitions, triggers, losses and affected parties.

Who can be affected by cyber risk?

Clients
Customers
Volunteers
Employees

Information that can be compromised or stolen

Credit/debit account numbers
Driver’s licence information
Social insurance numbers
Email addresses
Medical and healthcare information
Other sensitive personal information (e.g., passport numbers)
Information about employees

Types of cyber risk

Identity theft

Identity theft occurs when a business owner’s private identifying information is used for fraudulent loans or crime. With just a few pieces of your personal information, like your driver’s licence or social insurance number, an identity thief can open credit accounts, secure loans or enter into contracts in your name.

Learn more about our Identity Restoration insurance coverage

Data breach

A data breach occurs when data is lost, stolen or accidentally made public.

Learn more about our Data Compromise insurance coverage

Cyber attack

A cyber attack occurs when someone with malicious intent attacks a computer system or network on purpose.

Attacks on a business’ computers can happen in a variety of ways, including hacking, malware attacks or denial of service attacks.

Learn more about our CyberOne^® insurance coverage

Certain conditions, limitations and exclusions may apply. The terms and conditions of the coverages described are set out in the insurance policy, which always prevails.

Desjardins Insurance refers to Certas Home and Auto Insurance Company, underwriter of automobile and property insurance, or Desjardins Financial Security Life Assurance Company, underwriter of life insurance and living benefits products.

Desjardins, Desjardins Insurance and related trademarks are trademarks of the Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec, used under licence.

CyberOne^® is a trademark of The Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company of Canada (BI&I).

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