5 Essential Cybersecurity Controls Your Business Needs to Qualify for Cyber Insurance in 2025
As cyber insurance providers tighten their standards in 2025, businesses in Perth and beyond must prove their digital house is in order before they qualify for cover or secure reasonable premiums. Gone are the days of basic antivirus and hope-for-the-best strategies.
At Enable IT, we’ve seen firsthand how insurers are demanding robust cyber risk management practices before issuing policies. In this article, we break down the five most critical cybersecurity controls your business needs in place to get insured and stay insured.
1. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Across All Critical Systems
Insurers are insisting on MFA, and for good reason. It’s one of the simplest and most effective tools to prevent unauthorised access, especially from phishing or stolen credentials.
Our cybersecurity consultants implement MFA across cloud platforms, remote access tools, and internal systems as part of our managed cybersecurity services.
2. Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Basic antivirus won’t cut it anymore. Insurers want proof that you can detect, respond to, and contain threats, especially ransomware, before they cause major damage.
EDR tools offer real-time monitoring, alerting, and automated responses to potential threats.
At Enable IT, we integrate intelligent EDR solutions into your broader cybersecurity management framework to help detect issues before they trigger claims.
3. Data Backup & Recovery Protocols
With extortion and ransomware accounting for over 28% of cyber insurance claims (Marsh, 2025), having a solid data backup plan isn’t just IT hygiene, it’s an insurance requirement.
We offer secure, versioned, and offsite data backups with quick recovery options, so your business can bounce back from breaches without negotiating with criminals.
4. Employee Cyber Awareness Training
Social engineering is still one of the top breach causes in 2025. Cyber insurance providers want evidence that your staff aren’t the weakest link.
Through Enable IT's cybersecurity managed services, we provide regular, engaging training to help your team spot phishing, vishing, and other social engineering attacks before they click.
5. Regular Security Audits & Risk Assessments
Insurers favour businesses that demonstrate proactive cyber security risk management. A yearly risk assessment isn’t enough anymore.
Our cybersecurity consultants offer scheduled audits, vulnerability assessments, and compliance checks that align with your cyber insurance policy’s requirements.
Why Enable IT is Your Cyber Insurance Ally
At Enable IT, we don’t just tick boxes, we build resilient systems. Our managed cybersecurity services ensure you’re always ahead of insurer demands and protected against evolving threats.
Whether you're seeking a first-time cyber insurance policy or renegotiating terms in 2025, our team in Perth provides end-to-end cybersecurity management that makes insurers confident in covering your business.
Final Thoughts
Cyber insurance is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity. But securing it requires more than a quick firewall install. By implementing these five essential controls, your business becomes a safer bet for insurers and a harder target for cybercriminals.
