In response, Cowbell introduced its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) endorsement, intended to reward policyholders who are taking a proactive approach by making investments in fortifying their infrastructure and implementing Cowbell MDR to enhance their security posture.

Cowbell, a provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises and middle-market businesses, has launched a new Cowbell Resiliency Services unit, which leverages “existing AI learning tools with advanced cybersecurity services” to provide businesses with “the most up-to-date” insights and learning needed to defend against emerging threats while minimizing financial and operational risks.CRS expands Cowbell’s risk management portfolio with four new subscription-based cyber resiliency services:Cowbell MDR SOC-as-a-Service , powered by SpearTip, a company of Zurich Resilience Solutions, delivers a 24/7/365, U.S.-based Security Operations Center (SOC), staffed with certified, experienced engineers and analysts, providing real-time threat detection and AI-driven counterintelligence. The service integrates with diverse data sources to allow comprehensive visibility. It leverages continuously updated detection rules, advanced prevention technologies, and real-time response capabilities to defend against sophisticated threats like ransomware., powered by SpearTip, a company of Zurich Resilience Solutions, delivers a 24/7/365, U.S.-based Security Operations Center (SOC), staffed with certified, experienced engineers and analysts, providing real-time threat detection and AI-driven counterintelligence. The service integrates with diverse data sources to allow comprehensive visibility. It leverages continuously updated detection rules, advanced prevention technologies, and real-time response capabilities to defend against sophisticated threats like ransomware. Cowbell Penetration Testing-as-a-Service (PTaaS) powered by GMI, delivers comprehensive internal and external network assessments to identify and address vulnerabilities

A new unit launched in response to more sophisticated AI-driven cyberattacks and the evolving geopolitical climateNew resiliency services include Managed Detection and Response, Penetration Testing, Cloud Identity Monitoring, and Cybersecurity Training, available to U.S. policyholdersPLEASANTON, Calif., Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cowbell , a leading provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and middle-market businesses, has launched a new Cowbell Resiliency Services (CRS) unit in response to a rise in the frequency, severity, and diversity of cyber threats as a complement to its existing risk management program.Driven by AI advances and an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape, recent reports show the average global cost of a data breach has reached $4.88m—a 10% increase over last year and the highest total ever. The average in the U.S. is even higher, amounting to $9.36m. Tech giants, such as Microsoft, say their clients now face 600 million attacks daily from cybercriminals and nation-state threat actors.Recognizing these challenges, Cowbell has strengthened its risk management offering to policyholders