CyberCube, renowned globally for its advanced cyber risk analytics capabilities, has joined forces with Aviva plc, one of the UK’s leading insurers, in an innovative collaboration leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to gain deeper insights into cyber threat actor behavior and their preferred technological targets. This strategic partnership utilizes CyberCube’s advanced ‘Portfolio Threat Actor Intelligence’ solution alongside its comprehensive suite of cyber analytics software, significantly enhancing Aviva’s cyber exposure management and underwriting strategies.
At the core of this collaboration is the sophisticated use of AI, particularly large language models (LLMs), to analyze extensive digital forensic data and leaked information associated with prominent ransomware groups. By exploiting these advanced analytic capabilities, Aviva has acquired detailed intelligence on the operational methods, techniques, and procedures employed by cyber criminals. Consequently, Aviva is now better equipped to precisely identify which commercial entities within its portfolio are most vulnerable to particular threat actors. This intelligence-driven approach marks a substantial advancement in Aviva’s ability to assess and manage cyber risk exposure accurately.
Aviva stands out as the first insurer globally to incorporate CyberCube’s ‘Portfolio Threat Actor Intelligence’ into its exposure management routine systematically. This pioneering integration positions Aviva at the forefront of applying cyber threat intelligence to enhance the robustness and responsiveness of its underwriting processes and portfolio oversight practices.
According to James Mitchell, Aviva’s Senior Cyber Pricing and Exposure Manager, the rise in cyber-attacks, especially those targeting major enterprises, necessitates heightened vigilance and precision in cyber risk management. Mitchell highlighted Aviva’s comprehensive testing over the past year against multiple ransomware groups strategically selected for their high relevance to Aviva’s commercial clientele. This testing process, informed by accurate mappings of each group’s tactics across the cyber kill chain, ensures that Aviva can deliver more tailored advice and preventive measures to clients identified as high-risk, significantly improving customer preparedness and cybersecurity resilience.
In parallel, William Altman, Head of Cyber Threat Intelligence Services at CyberCube, emphasizes that the integration of Portfolio Threat Actor Intelligence introduces a revolutionary standard in managing cyber insurance portfolio risks. CyberCube’s advanced analytics enable Aviva to systematically pinpoint clients with specific organizational characteristics and technological vulnerabilities that are particularly attractive to identified cyber threat actors.
Moving forward, Aviva plans to apply Portfolio Threat Actor Intelligence quarterly, ensuring continual refinement and responsiveness within its risk management strategies. This regular cadence allows Aviva to maintain a dynamic, differentiated, and nuanced approach, closely attuned to the swiftly evolving cyber threat landscape. Both Aviva and CyberCube have committed to ongoing reviews and updates of threat actor profiles and tactics, ensuring the analytics remain aligned with the latest trends and emerging threats in cybersecurity.