I recently had the privilege of organising a knowledge-sharing webinar, where we brought together a panel of cybersecurity insurance (CSI) experts. Our discussion revolved around the present and future state of the industry, and I gained a wealth of valuable insights along the way that inspired this blog. One of the prevailing themes during the discussion and my research was that the CSI landscape is evolving rapidly. Recent events and trends such as high-profile data breaches, the sophistication of cyberthreats, and regulatory compliance requirements have resulted in: Premiums rising dramatically or not being renewed at all Increased scrutiny on cybersecurity control requirements In this blog, I will focus on the role of the IT and security professional (a.k.a. technologist) in helping their businesses address these challenges and more. The role of the technologist in CSI evaluation phases While the CSI evaluation process can vary depending on factors like business complexity.