JLT Specialty USA Partners with Firestorm to host Virtual Cyber-Breach Crisis Exercise

Unique format enables businesses to test their cyberattack plans

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- JLT Specialty USA, a U.S. subsidiary of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc. (JLT), one of the world’s leading specialty-focused providers of insurance, reinsurance and employee benefits related advice, is joining crisis management leader Firestorm in two virtual cyber breach exercises on Tuesday, December 8th, 2 p.m. EST and Monday, December 14th, 2 p.m. EST.

The free, first of their kind, interactive exercises are designed to help businesses identify potential gaps in their cyberattack plans through a simulated cyber-crisis. The exercise will take participants through warning signs of a potential breach, related crisis scenarios, next steps and resources, and an evaluation of their current preventative methods. The webinars are recommended for: crisis team members; business continuity teams; senior IT leadership; and operations, internal audit, finance, HR, and security staff.

“With the increasing risk of cyberattacks, businesses need to be prepared and ready to take the appropriate course of action in the event of a cyber-crisis. These simulated exercises will not only help businesses determine if they’re equipped to handle a cyberattack, but provide them with useful tips to identify potential problems and put realistic crisis plans in place,” said Steve Bridges Esq., SVP, Cyber/E&O Practice, of JLT Specialty USA, who will be joining Firestorm COO and President, Jim Satterfield on December 8^th. Following Bridges, Shannon Groeber, SVP, Cyber/E&O Practice, JLT Specialty USA, will join Firestorm for the December 14th session.

For more information and/or to register: Firestorm Event webpage.

ABOUT JLT SPECIALTY USA

JLT Specialty USA is the U.S. platform of the leading specialty business advisory firm Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group. Our experts have deep industry and product experience serving leading U.S. and global firms.

ABOUT JARDINE LLOYD THOMPSON GROUP PLC.

Jardine Lloyd Thompson is one of the world’s leading providers of insurance, reinsurance and employee benefits-related advice, brokerage and associated services. JLT’s client proposition is built upon its deep specialist knowledge, client advocacy, tailored advice and service excellence.

JLT is quoted on the London Stock Exchange and owns offices in 40 territories with more than 10,600 employees. Supported by the JLT International Network, it offers risk management and employee benefit solutions in 135 countries.

For further information about JLT, please visit our website www.jltus.com

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