99% of organizations have a cyber incident response plan. 73% admit it wouldn't hold up under real pressure. So what's the gap, and how do you close it?

Martin Hinton speaks with Matt Mosley, Incident Response Manager at Sygnia, about what actually happens when ransomware hits on a Friday night, why legal delays cost companies millions, and why AI in incident response needs a human hand on the wheel.

For cyber insurers and underwriters, this episode is essential. A weak cyber incident response plan is not just an operational problem; it is a claims problem. Backup gaps, undefined decision authority, and untested IR playbooks all drive longer recovery timelines and higher loss ratios. Mosley identifies exactly what underwriters should ask at renewal and which answers should raise flags.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Understanding Incident Response Preparedness

02:53 The Role of Sygnia in Incident Response

04:13 The Dynamics of Incident Response

08:26 The Human Element in Incident Response

11:54 The Disconnect in Perceived Readiness

14:50 Practicing Incident Response Plans

16:58 Identifying Gaps in Incident Response

18:04 The Cost of Delayed Decision-Making

19:16 Dealing with Hubris in Leadership

21:24 The Complexity of Incident Response Plans

23:29 First Steps in Incident Response

25:24 Involving Key Stakeholders

28:00 Preparing for the Unimaginable

31:38 The Mainstreaming of Cybersecurity Awareness

34:46 The Evolving Landscape of Cyber Insurance

35:22 Visibility Gaps in Hybrid Environments

38:16 The Role of the CISO in Crisis Management

41:45 Communicating Cybersecurity Needs to the Board

45:28 The Impact of AI on Cybersecurity

52:34 Best Practices for Incident Response

56:38 Final Thoughts on Cybersecurity Preparedness

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