Why Cyber Warranties Are Not Insurance — and Why That Matters
Thu Jan 22 2026
Most people think warranties and insurance are interchangeable.
They’re not
Insurance transfers risk after loss. Warranties enforce behavior before loss.
In this episode of The SafeHouse Podcast, Jeff Edwards speaks with Kirsten Bay, CEO and co-founder of Cysurance, about why warranties are becoming a critical layer in cyber risk management.
We discuss:
Why traditional cyber insurance struggles with preventionHow warranties tie security controls to real accountabilityThe role of embedded security and measurable outcomesHow warranties reduce loss severity and support underwritingWhat this shift means for insurers, brokers, CISOs, and boardsThis conversation reframes how cyber risk is reduced, not just insured.
If you care about resilience, insurability, and prevention-first models, this episode is for you.
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Most people think warranties and insurance are interchangeable. They’re not Insurance transfers risk after loss. Warranties enforce behavior before loss. In this episode of The SafeHouse Podcast, Jeff Edwards speaks with Kirsten Bay, CEO and co-founder of Cysurance, about why warranties are becoming a critical layer in cyber risk management. We discuss: Why traditional cyber insurance struggles with preventionHow warranties tie security controls to real accountabilityThe role of embedded security and measurable outcomesHow warranties reduce loss severity and support underwritingWhat this shift means for insurers, brokers, CISOs, and boardsThis conversation reframes how cyber risk is reduced, not just insured. If you care about resilience, insurability, and prevention-first models, this episode is for you. #SafeHousePodcast #CyberRisk#CyberInsurance #RiskManagement#CyberSecurityPodcast #Resilience #Cysurance