Securing the Future: How Cyber Insurance Mitigates Risk and Cost – Tech.Strong.Women. EP49

In this episode hosts Jodi Ashley and Tracy Ragan dive into the world of cybersecurity and cyber risk with Lauren Winchester, head of cyber risk control at Travelers Insurance. The conversation explores the real-world costs of data breaches, the growing role of cyber insurance in helping businesses investigate and recover from incidents, and how underwriters evaluate organizational risk. Lauren shares her unique path into cybersecurity—from human rights law to cyber risk—and emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, proactive defense, and employee education.