The Battle Against Employee Sabotage

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Employee Sabotage (NAPSA)--Employees account for 60% of computer system break-ins. To cut eSahotage losses, the Risk managers at Assurex International recommend elnsurance. Employees are more likely to hack into computer systems and destroy data than pilfer paper clips. i. Computer Virus Insur- ance: In spite of anti-virus software, computer viruses enter sys- tems when employees open infected attachments or download software. Insurance covers losses. 2. Extortion and Reward Insurance: If an ex-employee threatens to crash yourserver, shut down operations, and violate pri- vacy unless ransom is paid, insur- ance covers extortion demands and rewards to capture saboteurs. 3. Specialized Network Security Coverage: If your computer security were breached, you could be suedfor failure to protect confidential information. Insurance responds to that hahility and resulting losses. 4. Business Interruption Coverage: If a disgruntled employee zaps your sytem and prevents you from conducting business you'll lose dollars, credibility, and customers. Insurance mitigates losses. For more information, visit WWW.ASSUFEX.CcOmM.