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Why Cyber Insurance Won't Cover The Next Generation Of Attacks

Search CIO, Thursday, March 26th, 2026

Geopolitical cyberattacks are rising, but cyber insurance may not cover them. CIOs must understand war exclusions, assess exposure and build resilience beyond risk transfer.

State-sponsored cyberattacks may trigger war exclusions and leave enterprises without insurance coverage.

Attribution uncertainty creates financial risk during response and recovery decisions.

CIOs should audit policies, quantify exposure and prioritize resilience over risk transfer.

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