A fully interactive learning program, accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), where insurance professionals can claim up to 50 CPD hours. The course covers a wide range of topics, from cyber security fundamentals to advanced cyber insurance subjects, including cyber underwriting, claims and incident response, risk management, regulatory compliance, and more.
The Cyber Insurance Online Course provides students with all the knowledge they need to specialize in this field – and it does so in a way that is engaging, multi-dynamic and tailored to the student’s individual needs.
Course overview
Cyber risks
Cyber security and information security
Cyber-attack targets
Cyber war
Information Technology
CIA Triad – the principles of information security
Risk Management
Meet the CISO
Changing role of the CISO
Internal and external threats
Attack surface
Attack vectors
Data breach
Malware
Ransomware
What is the Internet
The Internet protocol
Packet transmission & network devices
Network fundamentals
Communication protocols
The OSI model
The cloud
Internet of vulnerabilities
Defense in depth
Endpoint security
Network security
IT management
Important cyber defense terms
Nothing to hide
The wild wide web
Regulations
Standards and guidelines
Information security governance
Cyber insurance industry overview
The uniqueness of the cyber insurance
No more silent cyber
Cyber capacity
Cyber coverages
Main endorsements and exclusions
Sectoral policies
Personal cyber insurance
The proposal form
Cyber underwriting
Analytical technologies
Claims and incident response
Cyber insurance case studies
State of the market 2021
Useful tools
Being a cyber professional
The course is typically completed within 2-4 months. The license is valid for up to a year
The course is available 24/7, anywhere, any time. You can learn at your own schedule and pace
The course features engaging animated videos and additional video resources
The course includes interactive knowledge checks in each chapter and a final quiz
Over 200 cyber insurance terms, which are available in context throughout the various chapters
A team of experts is available online for both content-related and technical support
Upon completion of the course learners receive a certificate of graduation
Alumni members have exclusive access to newsletters, webinars, and other knowledge resources. In addition, graduates are eligible for considerable discounts in additional courses
Companies can monitor employee’s progress and achievements via a tracking dashboard
Pros new to the world of cyber insurance who either intend to practice dedicated cyber insurance or would like to eradicate “silent cyber” by implementing cyber-coverages in their insurance lines (e.g., Marine, Energy, Casualty, etc.).
Pros with a good level of understanding of Cyber who desire more in-depth cyber insurance training.
Anyone and everyone working in the world of insurance, including brokers, underwriters, claims professionals, risk managers, insurance buyers, and insurance consultants.
The Cyber Insurance online course is a structured CPD (Continuing Professional Development) eLearning program that has been accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). Students can claim up to 50 CPD hours towards their relevant CPD scheme. To obtain your certificate of graduation from the Cyber Insurance Academy, student’s must complete all modules within the selected course and achieve 70% or higher in the final assessment.
Demonstrates the quality of the learning of the Cyber
Insurance Academy and confirms that it meets CII/ Personal
Finance Society member CPD scheme requirements.
Gain foundational knowledge of cyber security & cyber threats and the terminology needed to converse with CISOs and technical staff
Gain practical insights, knowledge and tools relevant to cyber insurance coverages
Receive a certificate of accreditation from the world’s leading Cyber Insurance Academy
Claim up to 50 CPD hours towards your relevant CPD scheme
Access a virtual community network of like-minded participant
Receive 24/7 course access to learn at your own pace and convenience
Get “cyber inexperienced” employees trained up to practice dedicated cyber insurance
Eradicate “silent cyber” by training employees to implement cyber coverages in their insurance lines
Provide experienced cyber insurance pros with in-depth training and up-to-date role-specific knowledge
Support employees’ learning and development goals
Equip employees with the latest knowledge, tools and insights in cyber insurance
Implement training customized to in-house policies, coverages, proposals and other focus areas
Remove need to develop and maintain in-house training
Provide employees with a CII-accredited CPD program that can be claimed towards their relevant CPD scheme
Yes, the course is delivered through an online platform that can be accessed through a standard web browser or mobile app. The course is available 24/7 and can be completed at your own pace to suit your schedule.
Maybe in the future. For now, the course is only in English.
No, there are no prerequisites for taking the course.
The course is for any insurance professional, including brokers, underwriters, claims professionals, risk managers, and other insurance executives. The course offers foundational knowledge as well as advanced topics. It is therefore suitable for both “cyber-inexperienced” insurance professionals and experienced cyber-insurance pros.
The learning platform offers an interactive and engaging learning experience that combines written content, videos, practice exercises, vocabulary banks, assignments, and quizzes. Each lesson focuses on a different subject and includes definitions, written content, and interactive features.
Each chapter ends with an interactive quiz. Passing the quiz will grant you access to the next chapter. At the end of the course there will be a final exam. Passing it will provide you with the Cyber Insurance certificate.
Yes. As a CII CPD-certified learning program, you will be accredited and be entitled to claim up to 50 hours towards your relevant CPD scheme.
Yes. Upon completion of the course and the final exam, you will receive a CI certificate.
The course can take between 30 to 50 hours, depending on the pace of your progress, and between 3-4 months to complete.
Yes. After completing the course, you can remain up-to-date with the latest knowledge through newsletters, webinars, and additional training sessions. Check the pricing page for a full list of offerings.
To learn about the course pricing, check out our pricing page.
As an insurance professional, you can sign up here.
If you are an insurance organization wishing to train your employees, contact us for further details and special offers.
Individuals and small teams can pay by credit card or PayPal. Enterprises can pay via wire transfer.
After finishing the course, you will become part of an online community of cyber-security professionals. Through this network you will gain access to newsletters, webinars, and more that will ensure you stay up to date with the latest changes in the field.
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Demonstrates the quality of the learning of the Cyber
Insurance Academy and confirms that it meets CII/ Personal
Finance Society member CPD scheme requirements.
Stay up-to-date on the latest cyber insurance news
