The Underwriting Gap: Why Compliance Doesn’t Prove Cyber Resilience

January 19, 2026

Cyber insurance underwriters no longer accept checkbox compliance as proof of resilience. As identity-based attacks accelerate, insurers are asking a harder question: can you prove that security controls work continuously across every human, machine, and AI identity? 

This ebook explores why frameworks and certifications lag modern threats—and how leading organizations are closing the gap with evidence-driven identity security. Learn what insurers expect to see during renewals, why standing privileges and service accounts remain blind spots, and how continuous, verifiable controls turn regulatory pressure into strategic advantage.

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