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The Remarkable Growth Trajectory of Cyber Insurance

In an age of radical digital transformation, cyber threats have evolved at unprecedented rates and have quickly become the most significant threat to businesses worldwide.

 

The cyber insurance industry has, in turn, emerged as a critical protector in the face of this threat. Once considered a ‘luxury’ for large conglomerates, cyber insurance is now on the brink of becoming a universal necessity across the board.

The Industry Challenge

As cyber threats have (and continue) to evolve at an unprecedented pace, the resources and education available for professionals in the insurance sector have lagged behind. This has resulted in a significant portion of the workforce lacking confidence, knowledge, and the necessary skills to master the domain.

The Solution​

Insurance companies have understood that in order to keep up with the demand for cyber insurance, an educated, up-to-date, and cyber-confident workforce is the only way to go.

 

In order to overcome the industry’s lack of real-time, accessible education, we cultivated the most extensive, up to date and trusted knowledge hub in the world of cyber insurance. Our first-of-its-kind community platform was born to meet the complexities and ever-changing nature of cyber risks, together.

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And shape the future of cyber insurance!

Who We Are

CIA was cultivated by the leading minds in cybersecurity and insurance, with a mission to help cyber insurance professionals stay ahead of the curve. We aim to address the industry’s educational gap and technical challenges, while fostering a vibrant community of like-minded professionals.


We believe that cyber security doesn’t have to be so intimidating… And we’ve set out to prove it.

ADVISORY

Faculty Members

GUY SIMKIN

CEO & CO-FOUNDER

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GUY SIMKIN

Guy serves as Cyber Insurance Academy’s Chief Executive Officer. Guy previously served as Business Analyst at the venture fund, 2B Angels, where he invested in exceptional companies in the seed to post-series-A-stage, and in the Business Development department at THE BRIDGE.

Guy holds a degree in International Business Administration from the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya’s International School, specializing in digital innovation. Guy is also a member of Birthright Excel, a lifelong fellowship program for business leaders.

ASAF ARMONI

CTO & CO-FOUNDER

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ASAF ARMONI

Asaf serves as Cyber Insurance Academy’s CTO and information security (IS) expert. An IS and cyber security specialist, Asaf served in the IDF Intelligence Corps as the commander of a Security Operation Center, receiving an award of excellence by the Head of the Intelligence Corps for his service. Asaf co-founded H-Nahal Ltd., which provides IS and cyber security services for local authorities, as well as the IDCyber club, which educates students from all faculties at IDC Herzliya. Asaf also served as independent consultant to the Intelligence Corps, responsible for classified cyber security and cyber intelligence operations.

Asaf has a Business degree from the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya), specializing in accounting, and a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) certificate from the Technion.

SHAY SIMKIN

FACULTY ADVISOR

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SHAY SIMKIN

Shay is the Global Head of Cyber for Howden Broking, a specialist insurance broker. He has over 30 years of experience in the Insurance Broking industry, serving in senior management roles both in Israel and Europe. An expert in Cyber Liability insurance, Shay leads Howden’s Cyber Liability initiatives worldwide and was named the Cyber Risk Industry Person of the Year in the international category of Advisen’s 2017 Cyber Risk Awards.

Shay holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Haifa in Israel and has been an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute since 1999.

CHRIS COTTERELL ​

FACULTY ADVISOR

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CHRIS COTTERELL ​

The Divisional Chairman of Howden Broking’s Cyber Unit, Chris is the former co-founder and CEO of Safeonline LLP, a leading Lloyd’s of London insurance broker, which specialized in Cyber, Technology E&O, Financial, Professional and Intellectual Property liabilities.

Created by cyber insurance professionals, 

for cyber insurance professionals.

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