Cybersecurity
Cyber Liability Protection
NYMIR Cyber Insurance is built exclusively for New York local governments—delivering dependable, high-quality protection backed by financially strong carrier partners (Excellent A.M. Best ratings). With a mission-first approach (not profit-driven), we help safeguard the critical systems your community relies on—from police, fire, and emergency services to public works, municipal operations, and sensitive resident data—so you can operate with confidence in today’s evolving cyber threat landscape.
Broad Coverage
- Cyber Extortion & Ransomware
- Breach Response & Remediation
- Data Recovery & Restoration
- System Failure Coverage & Business Interruption
- Social Engineering & Cyber Crime
- Network Security and Privacy Liability
- Regulatory Fines and Penalties
- Payment Card Industry (PCI DSS)
Personalized Support & Risk Management
NYMIR’s cyber coverage goes beyond insurance—offering access to expert cyber risk advisors, 24/7 online training, sample policies and procedures, SecurityScorecard vulnerability scans, incident response planning support, and practical guidance to help you stay compliant with New York State regulations and better protect your municipality.
Cyber Security Training
Get ‘cyber smart’ with countless online courses, including:
- NYS Cybersecurity Awareness Training
- Securing PII & Municipal Data
- Switching to .Gov
- Avoiding Phishing Attempts
- Avoiding Ransomware & Malware Attacks
- Safely Using AI
Compliance Material
Keeping your municipality up to date:
- State and Federal, Industry-Specific Data Protection Guidelines
- Links to government sites
Risk Management Guidance
to implement preventative measures:
- Best Practice Guidelines
- Risk Assessment & Fitness Checklist
- Incident Response Planning
- Cross-State Collaboration for the Latest News
- Access to the NYMIR eRiskHub
You’re not just insured. You’re supported, trained, and protected.
Additional Questions?
Contact Our In-House Cyber Risk Specialist –
Elisabeth Dubois, Ph.D.
Email: edubois@wrightinsurance.com
Phone: (518) 949-0127
Introducing NYMIR's Cybersecurity hub
eRiskHub is a web-based toolbox that provides a library of resources to help you understand cyber-related exposures, incorporate risk mitigation techniques into your daily practices, minimize the effects of a breach, and understand emerging threats.
A secure sign-in is available for registered NYMIR members. Registration is easy—click below, enter access code 186488-446, create a username and password, and start exploring.
EXPERT BREACH RESPONSE AND CLAIMS HANDLING
A cyber liability solution that provides more than a robust insurance policy. A team of experts is available to help you 24/7:
- Mitigate data and privacy risks
- Prepare an incident response plan
- Get immediate access to legal and breach coaches—initial consult included with coverage
- Recover from a data breach or privacy incident
- Restore your residents’ and employees’ trust
Working in close coordination with nationally- recognized privacy & security experts, the Great American-NYMIR claims team is at your side every step of the way.
