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Aviva and CyberCube Leverage AI to Map Cyber Threat Actors and Enhance Portfolio Risk Management

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Aviva, a leading UK insurer, has partnered with CyberCube to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in mapping the behavior of cyber threat actors and the technologies they frequently target. The collaboration aims to strengthen Aviva's cyber exposure management strategy by leveraging AI to glean threat intelligence from extensive digital forensics data and data leaks tied to leading ransomware groups. Aviva's integration of CyberCube's 'Portfolio Threat Actor Intelligence' service marks a significant step in enhancing the company's threat-informed underwriting and portfolio oversight capabilities.

Key Takeaways:

  • Aviva is the first insurer to integrate CyberCube's 'Portfolio Threat Actor Intelligence' service into its exposure management strategy on a recurring basis.
  • The collaboration utilizes AI to map the behavior of cyber threat actors and the technologies they frequently target, providing deep insights into how these threat actors operate and the tactics they use to execute attacks.
  • Aviva can pinpoint companies in its commercial portfolio that are most vulnerable to specific cyber threat actors, bringing a new level of precision and innovation to exposure management.
  • The partnership aims to strengthen Aviva's cyber exposure management strategy by leveraging AI to glean threat intelligence from extensive digital forensics data and data leaks tied to leading ransomware groups.
  • Aviva will utilize Portfolio Threat Actor Intelligence on a quarterly basis, as part of creating a differentiated and more nuanced approach to portfolio risk management.
  • CyberCube's 'Portfolio Threat Actor Intelligence' service is included as part of the CyberCube Concierge Threat Intelligence service, a first-of-its-kind offering designed specifically for the unique needs of cyber (re)insurers.
  • Aviva's integration of Portfolio Threat Actor Intelligence marks a significant step in enhancing the company's threat-informed underwriting and portfolio oversight capabilities.
  • The collaboration aims to enable Aviva to better manage cyber risk for both Aviva and its customers, with customers identified as higher risk receiving more tailored advice from Aviva.

Statistics:

  • Over the past year, Aviva has rigorously tested Portfolio Threat Actor Intelligence against several ransomware groups.
  • Aviva operates in the UK, Ireland, and Canada, and has international investments in India and China.
  • In 2024, Aviva paid 29.3 billion in claims and benefits to its customers.
  • Aviva has been taking care of people for more than 325 years, in line with its purpose of being 'with you today, for a better tomorrow'.
  • As at 31 December 2024, total Group assets under management at Aviva Group were 407 billion, and estimated Solvency II shareholder capital surplus was 7.9 billion.
  • Aviva's shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange and the company is a member of the FTSE 100 index.

Sources:

  • CyberCube: https://www.cybcube.com/news/leading-insurer-aviva-teams-up-with-cybercube
  • Aviva: https://www.aviva.com/about-us
  • Businesswire: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250519657303/en/

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