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In a world where the value of confidential and strategic data has become a major currency, consultancy firms have found themselves on the front line. Often regarded as prime targets because they may provide access to high-net-worth customers and due to the sensitivity of their own files, they have become cyber criminals’ preferred choice. Between paralysing systems, stealing data and making exorbitant ransom demands, this reality is now commonplace.
Why are consultancy firms being targeted?
The vulnerability of consultancy firms isn’t solely due to the nature of their data, but also to the confidence they inspire. Hackers often exploit the weaknesses in their security systems to infiltrate their systems, hoping to find a gateway to their customers or to sell-on their information on the dark web.
The impact of such an attack is devastating. Beyond the operational paralysis and loss of revenue, a cyber attack can lead to a long-lasting loss of customer confidence and severely damage the organisation’s brand image. In the worst case scenario, if a consultant is the source of a breach, the consultancy firm may be held responsible, entailing legal and financial disputes.
Concrete example: The ransomware scenario
To illustrate the urgency of the situation, let’s imagine a consultancy firm that falls victim to a ransomware attack when an employee opens a malicious file. The cyber criminals immediately encrypt all of the firm’s sensitive data and demand a €250,000 ransom to re-establish access. The attack blocks operations, paralyses staff access to files and causes an instant reputation crisis.
In this scenario, easyPRO Cyber insurance would have covered all the costs associated with the crisis management:
- Emergency support: € 14 400
- Legal expert fees: € 20 000
- Crisis management and communication fees: € 30 000
- IT system restoration: € 100 000
- Operating losses: € 200 000
This case demonstrates that the protection provided is not limited to technical repairs but also incorporates financial continuity and preservation of your reputation.
easyPRO Cyber: A global approach based on three pillars
In the face of this increased threat, a simple response is no longer adequate. You have to adopt a structured strategy, based on three essential pillars and implemented concretely by the easyPRO Cyber solution: Anticipate, Respond and Repair.
1. Anticipate: Proactive prevention
The easyPRO Cyber approach begins way before an incident occurs. It starts with a free cyber security scan, which gives you a precise score for the level of vulnerability of your organisation. This diagnosis allows you to identify weaknesses before they can be exploited, thus significantly reducing the risk of attack.
Thanks to the Dattak Defense platform, the insured party benefits from continuous surveillance and real-time alerts to detect anomalies, a useful addition to your usual IT service providers. The approach also includes advanced audits and simulated phishing campaigns, designed by experts, to raise your employees’ awareness of human errors, which are often the main cause of intrusions.
2. Respond: Immediate intervention 24/7
When an incident occurs, every minute counts. easyPRO Cyber is supported by its partnership with Dattak to mobilise more than 50 specialists (cyber, legal and crisis management experts) who can intervene 24/7. The response time is under 2 minutes.
This responsiveness allows you to contain the attack, to secure your systems and to manage crisis communication so that you can preserve your organisation’s reputation. The support also covers regulatory notifications and the associated costs, ensuring comprehensive assistance when dealing with events such as email fraud, cyber extortion or a data breach.
3. Repair: Financial protection and continuity
The solution reimburses any losses suffered, allowing you to deal with the consequences of the attack more calmly. Cover includes:
- Restoration of your systems and data.
- Operating losses calculated based on the peak of your activity (and not the usual average), vital for high-demand periods.
- Ransom negotiation costs in the event of cyber extortion.
- Legal defence costs and related procedures if a third party (customer, partner) is impacted.
Furthermore, easyPRO Cyber offers you the freedom to retain your trusted service provider in the event of an incident. Their fees will be paid once the quotes have been validated, allowing you to work with an IT expert you already know, while benefiting from insurance protection.
A solution that is accessible to all professionals
LALUX Assurances’ ambition is to make cyber insurance accessible to even the smallest organisations, thanks to our simplified procedures. The premium is determined according to the initial assessment and the business’s turnover, making protection affordable for everyone. Whether it’s to cover malicious intrusions, human errors, email fraud or system faults, easyPRO Cyber offers 360° insurance.
Conclusion: Don’t put up with it any longer, protect yourself
It’s time to move on from reaction to prevention. easyPRO Cyber is the solution that connects prevention, expert support and comprehensive cover in the event of an incident. It allows you to anticipate threats, secure your systems and guarantee continuity of your activity with complete peace of mind.
The first step is free and simple: request your cyber security scan to assess your vulnerabilities now.
By acting now, you can protect not only your data but, above all, your customers’ confidence and the sustainability of your organisation.
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