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Cyber insurance has shifted—do you understand how?

Going forward, organizations that build defensible security architectures—architectures designed not
only to prevent attacks but to stand up to post-incident scrutiny—will be best positioned to secure both
coverage and claims payouts.

About the Author

Paul Barbosa is the General Manager of Global Cloud Security at Check
Point, overseeing Sales, R&D, Marketing, Customer Success, and
Engineering. With over 23 years in cybersecurity and communications,
Paul brings deep expertise across enterprise, federal, and commercial
sectors. A former U.S. Marine and security architect, he’s held leadership
roles at Skyhigh Security, Cisco, and Cloudflare. His leadership mantra,
“Brilliant in the Basics,” reflects his commitment to operational excellence
and tactical precision Paul can be reached online at
[email protected] or https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulbarbosa/
or at our company website https://www.checkpoint.com/

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