Companies that embrace “big data” may not realize that they are also opening up the possibilities of big liability at the same time. It is critical to understand what types of data generate what type of exposure and evaluate options to reduce liability.
Jake Kouns is the Director of Cyber Security and Technology Risks Underwriting for Markel Corporation. In addition to his responsibilities at Markel, Mr. Kouns is the CEO of the Open Security Foundation, a non-profit organization that oversees the operation of DataLossDB.org that provides detailed information data breach incidents world-wide.