Aarti Borkar presents an overview of Microsoft’s collaboration with Beazley to streamline cyber incident response, highlighting how technical, insurance, and legal partnerships help organizations recover from cyberattacks more effectively.

Microsoft and Beazley Collaborate to Enhance Cyber Incident Response

Cybersecurity today is not just about building strong technical defenses—it’s about how effectively teams can respond when an incident occurs. In this article, Aarti Borkar highlights Microsoft’s new partnership with Beazley, a leading cyber insurance provider, to bolster incident response capabilities for organizations worldwide.

Unified Approach to Cyber Resilience

The current cyberthreat environment requires a unified effort combining incident response experts, insurers, brokers, and legal counsel. This integrated ecosystem is essential for building long-term resilience, enabling organizations to anticipate, withstand, and recover from cyberattacks efficiently.

Role of Cyber Insurance

Cyber insurance is increasingly critical, providing financial support and strengthening trust during and after a cyber incident. Through the collaboration, Microsoft customers can now benefit from streamlined processes when listing Microsoft Incident Response as their provider in Beazley InfoSec and Media Tech policies.

Collaboration Highlights

  • Microsoft Incident Response brings together dedicated experts, direct access to engineering teams, and threat intelligence to deliver robust services.
  • Beazley is recognized for innovative insurance products and a strong track record in cyber claims and responsiveness.
  • Incident response services used during cyber events are now considered reimbursable through eligible Beazley policies, simplifying claims and accelerating recovery.

“We believe that cyber resilience is built on speed, expertise, and trusted partnerships. Our collaboration with Microsoft brings together world-class incident response capabilities and deep insurance experience—helping our clients recover faster and with greater confidence when every second counts.”
—Marcello Antonucci, Claims Team Leader, Cyber and Tech Risks, Beazley

Microsoft’s end-to-end approach brings together:

  • Technical experts to identify and mitigate cyberthreats rapidly
  • Insurance providers to assess financial impact and facilitate claims
  • Pre-aligned law firms to support with regulatory and legal requirements

Together, these teams focus on minimizing incident damage, expediting financial recovery, and restoring business operations swiftly.

Seamless Reimbursement Process

Microsoft Incident Response’s invoicing aligns with industry standards, allowing for easy onboarding and support for claims with Beazley. Customers can simply notify their broker or Beazley to add Microsoft to their policy, enabling faster reimbursement and smoother incident response workflows.

Getting Started

Organizations can strengthen their cybersecurity postures by leveraging Microsoft’s comprehensive incident response portfolio and approved insurance partnerships. For details on adding Microsoft to insurance policies and learning about additional security solutions, visit the Microsoft Incident Response page.

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