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  • NEW - LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
    Includes a Live In-Person Event on 03/01/2027 at 11:30 AM (EST)

    Level up your cyber credentials with the CIDFP designation - a comprehensive 15-session hybrid program designed for cyber underwriters, claims professionals, and insurance product managers

    The CIDFP designation program is designed to equip participants with an understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, incident response, digital forensics, legal considerations, and insurance strategies, culminating in an in-person practical ransomware claim wargame to enhance risk assessment, claims handling, and product development skills while fostering effective communication across technical and insurance functions.

    How is the CIDFP designation program formatted?

    This hybrid program combines on-demand sessions, live Q&A webinars, and an in-person capstone session where faculty will guide participants through an end-to-end cyber claim wargame. The on-demand sessions and live Q&A webinars will be available here in the PLUS Learning Center. The capstone session will be held in-person at the Marriott Marquis in New York on March 1, 2027.

    Why can't I see all the on-demand sessions right now?

    On-demand sessions will be released in groups of 2-3 sessions at designated times. Check the Schedule tab for dates (subject to change).

    What's included in the on-demand sessions?

    On-demand sessions include faculty-led instructional videos and knowledge check questions to help reinforce your understanding of the content. Participants can view available on-demand sessions at their own pace. We recommend being caught up on sessions before the live Q&A webinars to get the most out of your experience. 

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    What are the live Q&A webinars?

    Before the next group of on-demand sessions is released, there will be a live Q&A webinar with the faculty from the current group of sessions. Participants can use this time to ask any questions they may have before moving on to the next group of sessions. Attending the live Q&A webinars is optional. 

    How do I submit a question for a live Q&A webinar?

    Post your question on the Submit A Question tab. Please include the session number your question pertains to (if applicable) so we can be sure it's directed to the appropriate faculty. To ensure faculty has time to read all questions before the live Q&A, please post your questions 3 days ahead of the scheduled live Q&A webinar. If you don't post your question ahead of time, no worries! Faculty will also answer questions live during the Q&A.

    What will be covered at the in-person capstone session?

    Faculty will guide participants through an end-to-end cyber claim wargame where they will work through a simulated ransomware incident, coverage decisions, negotiation dynamics, notification and regulatory obligations, board reporting, and post-incident improvement planning. This exercise ties together technical, legal, and insurance decision-making in real time.

    What if I can't attend the in-person capstone session?

    Please contact the PLUS Education team for further information.

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    What do I need to complete in order to "pass" this program and earn my CIDFP designation?

    Completion of all on-demand sessions and the capstone session are required. Participants can view available on-demand sessions at their own pace, but should plan to complete all of them before the in-person capstone session to maximize their learning experience. Attending the live Q&A webinars is optional.

    How long do I have access to the program content?

    Each cohort of participants will have access to content until the following October. For example, if you enroll in the 2026 cohort, you're access will end in October 2027.

    November 2: Sessions 1 - 2 are released

    November 19: Live Q&A at 1:00pm CT with faculty from Session 1 - 2

    November 20: Sessions 3 - 5 are released

    December 10: Live Q&A at 1:00pm CT with faculty from Sessions 3 - 5

    December 11: Sessions 6 - 8 are released

    January 7: Live Q&A at 1:00pm CT with faculty from Sessions 6 - 8

    January 8: Sessions 9 - 11 are released

    January 28:  Live Q&A at 1:00pm CT with faculty from Sessions 9 - 11

    January 29: Sessions 12 - 14 are released

    February 18:  Live Q&A at 1:00pm CT with faculty from Sessions 12 - 14

    March 1: Live in-person capstone session is held at the Marriott Marquis in New York

    Kyle Carr

    Kyle Carr

    Cloud Incident Response Lead

    Booz Allen

    Faculty for Session 8: Business Email Compromise & Funds Transfer Fraud

    Chris Denyer

    Chris Denyer

    Lead Technologist

    Booz Allen Hamilton

    Chris has experience in architecting and managing solutions for the hospitality industry. He holds the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and CompTIA Security+ credentials, which demonstrates his expertise and commitment to security-centric architectures and best practices. 

    Chris designs and implements mission-critical systems that are both guest and internally facing, ensuring high availability, performance, and compliance. He also leverages Microsoft Azure, Aruba ClearPass, and Aruba Wireless technologies to optimize network efficiency, security, and scalability. His goal is to deliver innovative and reliable IT solutions that enhance the customer experience and support the business operations.

    Education

    George Mason University, 2004

    Certifications

    CompTIA Security+

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

    Faculty for Session 3: Enterprise IT Infrastructure and Failure Points

    Kim Detwiler

    Kim Detwiler

    Partner

    Constangy Cyber Team

    Faculty for Session 8: Business Email Compromise & Funds Transfer Fraud

    Sean B. Hoar

    Sean B. Hoar

    Partner & Chair

    Constangy Cyber Team

    Sean is a partner in the Portland office and chair of the national Constangy Cyber Team. His background includes over 25 years of experience with data privacy and information security matters.

    Sean is a former cyber attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice, where he served as the lead cyber attorney for the U.S. Attorney's Office in Oregon and worked with the Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section in Washington, D.C. During that time, he worked closely with the FBI, the Secret Service, and other federal agencies in investigating and prosecuting complex white collar and high-tech cybercrime. Sean was also honored twice with the Director’s Award, one of the highest awards bestowed upon Assistant U.S. Attorneys.

    He has been recognized for his leadership in the data privacy and cybersecurity space, having been named by the Cybersecurity Docket as one of the best and brightest data breach response lawyers in the business. His credentials include being a Global Information Security Professional (GISP), a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and a Certified Information Privacy Professional for United States law (CIPP/US). In managing the national Constangy Cyber Team, Sean continues to manage responses to complex data breaches and works with information security personnel and corporate executives in managing and mitigating cyber risk.

    Education

    University of Oregon School of Law - J.D., 1987

    • Moot Court Board
    • National Mock Trial Team
    • President, Student Bar Association
    • Centurion Award

    Florida State University - M.S., Higher Education Administration, 1981

    Linfield University - B.A., English and Psychology, 1980

    • President, Associated Students of Linfield College
    • Football and baseball teams

    Honors & Recognition

    • Incident Response Elite for 2026, selected by Cybersecurity Docket as one of the best data breach response lawyers in the business
    • 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers
    • Incident Response 50 for 2023, 2024, 2025, selected by Cybersecurity Docket as one of the 50 best data breach response lawyers in the business
    • 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award, Linfield University Alumni Association
    • Incident Response 40 for 2021 and 2022, selected by Cybersecurity Docket as one of the 40 best and brightest data breach response lawyers in the United States
    • Incident Response 30 for 2020, 2019, 2018, selected by Cybersecurity Docket as one of the 30 best and brightest data breach response lawyers in the United States
    • Outstanding Support, Dedication, and Contribution to Federal Law Enforcement in the District of Oregon, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, Portland, Ore., 2014
    • Outstanding Prosecutive Skills and Assistance to the FBI, FBI Director James B. Comey, 2014
    • Outstanding Assistance and Support on Behalf of the Investigative and Protective Responsibilities of the Secret Service, United States Secret Service Director Julia A. Pierson, 2014
    • Exemplary Efforts on Defense Criminal Investigative Service Investigations, Defense Criminal Investigative Service Office of Inspector General, 2014
    • Outstanding Efforts In Support of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service’s Mission of Protecting the U.S. Mails from Criminal Activity, United States Postal Inspection Service, 2014
    • Appreciation for Protecting the Integrity of the Social Security Number, Social Security Administration Office of Inspector General,2014
    • Outstanding Dedication and Exemplary Service to the United States Attorney’s Office, District of Oregon, 2014
    • Outstanding Prosecutive Skills and Assistance to the FBI, FBI Director Robert S. Mueller, III, 2010
    • Assistant Attorney General’s Award for Intra-Departmental Cooperation, Assistant Attorney General Matthew Friedrich, 2008
    • Superior Contributions to the Law Enforcement Responsibilities of the United States Secret Service, United States Secret Service, 2007
    • Dedication and Commitment to the Prosecution of Complex Financial Crimes, Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division, Portland Field Office, 2005
    • Director’s Award, Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA), 2004
    • Outstanding Assistance to the FBI, FBI Director Robert S. Mueller, III, 2002
    • Outstanding Prosecutive Skills and Assistance to the FBI, FBI Director Louis J. Freeh, 2001
    • Achievements and Contributions to the Department of Justice, Attorney General Janet Reno, 2000
    • Director’s Award, EOUSA,1997
    • Outstanding Contributions in the Field of Drug Law Enforcement, DEA, 1997

    Faculty for the following sessions:

    Session 1: The Importance of Cybersecurity

    Session 2: Incident Response for Insured Companies

    Session 3: Enterprise IT Infrastructure and Failure Points

    Session 6: Ransomware: From Intrusion to Claims Resolution

    Lynda Riesgo Jensen

    Lynda Riesgo Jensen

    Partner

    Constangy

    Lynda is a member of the Constangy Cyber Team and is based in the Boston, Massachusetts office. She advises clients on cybersecurity, data privacy, and information governance, guiding them through complex incident response and compliance matters.

    Lynda has more than 12 years of experience helping organizations in educational, financial services, healthcare, insurance, and life sciences manage the full lifecycle of cyber incidents. She leads clients from initial detection and investigation through internal and external communications, notification assessments, and regulator or law enforcement engagement. Lynda also counsels on privacy programs, data mapping, and the development of policies, procedures, and training to strengthen overall readiness.

    Before joining Constangy, Lynda managed responses to data security incidents and advised on corporate transactions, incident response planning, and privacy due diligence in M&A deals. She spent nearly six years at a national insurance carrier in leadership roles, overseeing complex claims under cyber, commercial crime, financial institution, and kidnap and ransom policies. Lynda draws on more than a decade of litigation experience to help clients evaluate third-party liability and reduce risk. She frequently speaks to industry and legal groups on cyber threats, ransomware, and the intersection of insurance and cyber risk.

    Lynda earned her J.D. from Suffolk University Law School and her B.A. in Economics from the University of California, San Diego. She also completed a judicial clerkship with the Massachusetts Superio Courts.

    Honors & Recognition

    Massachusetts Super Lawyers®  Rising Star (2012)

    Clerkships

    Massachusetts Superior Courts

    Faculty for Session 4: Cloud & SaaS Application Compromise

    Theresa Le

    Theresa Le

    Cyber Insurance Strategy Lead

    Booz Allen

    Theresa Le was recently the Global Head of Cyber Insurance Strategy for Booz Allen Hamilton, based in Cupertino, California. As an internal and external cyber insurance expert and thought leader, she focused on developing and executing solutions for policyholder resilience and mitigation of cyber risk, claims and loss.

    Theresa built and strengthened key relationships with cyber insurance ecosystem stakeholders, such as underwriting, claims, actuarial, risk engineering, and executive leadership teams, as well as brokers, reinsurers, incident response vendors, and breach and coverage counsel. 

    Education

    University of San Francisco School of Law - Cyberlaw Certificate Program, with honors, 2001 

    Santa Clara University - Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, Philosophy, 1997

    Oxford University, 1996

    Honors & Recognition

    Zywave Person of the Year (2026) nominee

    Intelligent Insurer Awards Mentor of the Year (2026)

    Faculty for Session 2: Incident Response for Insured Companies

    Chris Lombardozzi

    Chris Lombardozzi

    Global Head of Strategic Advisory Services

    Booz Allen

    Faculty for Session 6: Ransomware: From Intrusion to Claims Resolution

    Chad Polliard

    Chad Polliard

    US Lead, Incident Response

    Booz Allen

    Chad Polliard is a Senior Associate / Managing Director at Booz Allen Hamilton, renowned for his expertise in digital forensics, incident response, and leadership. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades in law enforcement, Chad has honed his skills as a digital forensic incident response analyst, leader, and mentor.

    During his tenure in law enforcement, Chad became a subject matter expert in mobile forensics and was an integral member of the agency’s cyber-crimes unit. He played a pivotal role in modernizing the agency's processes and procedures related to cyber-crimes and digital forensics best practices. As a member of the Northern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the FBI’s I-81 Human/Child Sex Trafficking Task Force, Chad conducted forensic investigations for numerous cases and provided expert testimony in court.

    After retiring from law enforcement, Chad transitioned to a career in incident response as an analyst at Ankura Consulting. There, he specialized in investigating business email compromise cases and quickly became the go-to analyst for his peers. His exceptional performance led to a rapid promotion from Associate to Senior Associate. Chad also earned certifications through AccessData and SANS and completed his bachelor’s degree in information technology with a concentration in Mobile Computing from American Public University.

    Chad then joined Tracepoint LLC, where he investigated hundreds of incident response cases and mentored numerous team members. He was promoted to Managing Consultant / Assistant Team Lead, assisting team members with analysis and delivering results to stakeholders. In October 2022, Chad was promoted to Director, leading a team of incident responders, managing budgets, and overseeing client delivery.

    Following Booz Allen Hamilton's acquisition of Tracepoint LLC, Chad continued to excel as a Senior Director, leading an incident response team, managing budgets, and ensuring client satisfaction during critical security incidents. He co-developed an automated search tool that streamlined bulk analysis, significantly enhancing the efficiency of forensic investigations across the commercial enterprise.

    In September 2024, Chad was promoted to Managing Director, where he currently leads the Digital Forensic and Incident Response teams in the United States. In this role, Chad oversees strategic initiatives, manages budgets, and ensures the delivery of high-quality services to clients. His empathetic approach and deep understanding of the challenges faced by clients during security incidents have solidified his reputation as a trusted leader in the field.

    Education

    • American Public University - B.S. Information Technology, 2020

    Certifications

    • GCFE – GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner
    • ACE – AccessData Computer Examiner (Expired)
    • CCPE – Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst (Expired)
    • CSI Linux Dark Web Investigations
    • CSI Linux Social Media Intelligence and Investigations

    Faculty for Session 5: Vulnerabilities, Exploits & Compromising Externally Facing Infrastructure

    Brendan Rooney

    Brendan Rooney

    Chief Executive Officer

    IronGate Security

    Brendan is a cybersecurity and crisis response executive who advises boards of directors and executive leadership teams on effectively managing cyber risk as a core enterprise and operational imperative. As Chief Executive Officer of IronGate, he works with organizations to prepare for, respond to, and recover from cyber incidents that cause wide-scale disruption to operations, trigger regulatory scrutiny, and erode stakeholder trust.

    A frequent speaker on the topics of digital forensics and incident response, Brendan works directly with executive leadership teams before, during and after major cyber incidents, shaping time-sensitive decision-making criteria while focusing on the translation of complex technical insights into executive decisioning across legal, regulatory, operational, and financial dimensions across a wide range of industry verticals. Holding past certifications as a forensic investigator and open-source intelligence analyst, Brendan has been directly involved in thousands of cybersecurity incidents affecting organizations around the world.

    Faculty for the following sessions:

    Session 1: Importance of Cybersecurity

    Session 2: Incident Response for Insured Companies

    Aubrey Weaver

    Aubrey Weaver

    Partner

    Constangy Cyber Team

    Aubrey is a member of the Constangy Cyber Team and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    She obtained a Master of Science in Digital Forensics in 2020 and leverages her legal background and technical understanding to advise clients on issues involving the complex cybersecurity landscape. Aubrey has extensive experience guiding clients through responding to and investigating cyber incidents and network intrusions, having handled hundreds of sophisticated incidents across diverse sectors such as healthcare, insurance, financial services, and higher educaiton.

    Aubrey leverages her incident response experience to provide well-informed counsel on privacy and security compliance, as well as comprehensive cybersecurity incident preparedness. She regularly helps organizations strengthen their risk posture and readiness for regulatory scrutiny by advising on policy development, breach response planning, and data protection strategies.

    Aubrey previously served as a law clerk to the Honorable Thomas J. Rueter, United States Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. As Judge Rueter's law clerk, she was exposed to issues involving cybercrime, investigations, and the search and seizure of data stored in foreign countries. Aubrey also worked as a law clerk in the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court to the Honorable Karen L. Suter. 

    Aubrey earned her J.D. from Rutgers Law School, where she served on the editorial boards of the Rutgers Journal of Law and Public Policy and the Hunter Appellate Advocacy Moot Court. She holds the Certified Information Privacy Professional for United States laws (CIPP/US) credential from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). 

    Honors & Recognition

    2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers

    Clerkships

    Hon. Thomas J. Rueter, U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

    Hon. Karen L. Suter, Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court

    Education

    Rutgers Law School - J.D., 2016

    • Dean's Academic Excellence Scholar
    • Managing Blog Editor, Rutgers Journal of Law and Public Policy
    • Board Member, Hunter Appellate Advocacy Moot Court

    University of Central Florida - M.S., Digital Forensics, 2020

    University of Central Florida - B.A., Communication Sciences, 2011

    Certifications

    Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) for United States laws (US) through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)

    Faculty for Session 5: Vulnerabilities, Exploits & Compromising Externally Facing Infrastructure

  • CPLP Designation Self-Reporting

    Up to 7 hours of professional development available for CPLP designation maintenance.


    Access session recordings and PowerPoints (if available) from the 2026 PLUS Cyber Symposium. For each recording you watch in full, you can self-report 1 hour of professional development. Click here for more information about CPLP designation maintenance requirements and how to self-report your hours.

    Note: Viewing session recordings does not qualify for state insurance license CE/CLE credit nor is it a requirement for earning the CPLP designation.

  • ExecPLP Designation Self-Reporting

    Up to 8 hours of professional development available for ExecPLP designation maintenance.


    Access session recordings and PowerPoints (if available) from the 2026 PLUS D&O Symposium. For each recording you watch in full, you can self-report 1 hour of professional development. Click here for more information about ExecPLP designation maintenance requirements and how to self-report your hours.

    Note: Viewing session recordings does not qualify for state insurance license CE/CLE credit nor is it a requirement for earning the ExecPLP designation.

  • ExecPLP Designation Self-Reporting

    Up to 5 hours of professional development available for ExecPLP designation maintenance.


    Access session recordings (audio only) and any available PowerPoints from the 2026 PLUS EPL Symposium. For each recording you listen to in full, you can self-report 1 hour of professional development. Click here for more information about ExecPLP designation maintenance requirements and how to self-report your hours.

    Note: Completing on-demand session recordings does not qualify for state insurance license CE/CLE credit nor is it a requirement for earning the ExecPLP designation.

  • ExecPLP Designation Self-Reporting

    Up to 4 hours of professional development available for ExecPLP designation maintenance.


    Access session recordings (audio only) and PowerPoints (if available) from the 2026 PLUS Transactional Risk Symposium. For each recording you listen to in full, you can self-report 1 hour of professional development. Click here for more information about ExecPLP designation maintenance requirements and how to self-report your hours.

    Note: Completing on-demand session recordings does not qualify for state insurance license CE/CLE credit nor is it a requirement for earning the ExecPLP designation.

  • Certificate in Asia PLI

    This is the demo version of Module 1, Lesson 1: Foundations of Professional Liability Insurance. This does not count towards completion of Module 1 under the Certificate in Asia PLI.

    This includes access to Lesson 1 of Asia Module 1 only.

    This lesson describes the general purpose of PLI and sources of professional liability. It examines different types of professional liability and the standards of care that are required of various professionals.

    Completion of this demo does not count towards Asia Module 1 or the Certificate in Asia Professional Liability Insurance (PLI).

  • Certificate in Asia PLI

    This module provides a foundation of basic concepts needed for understanding professional liability insurance (PLI). Understanding the basic PLI concepts provides a foundation from which to further your studies. This module introduces the fundamental principles of PLI that establish a baseline of knowledge for understanding all forms of PLI. While many lines of PLI are available, PLI has several common features.  Learners who begin their study of PLI have varying degrees of knowledge and skill. This module will enable all learners to have a good understanding of fundamental concepts and to understand the basic principles underlying PLI.

    This module provides a foundation of basic concepts and fundamental principles needed for understanding all forms of PLI. While many lines of PLI are available, PLI has several common features. Learners who begin their study of PLI have varying degrees of knowledge and skill. This module will enable all learners to have a good understanding of fundamental concepts and basic principles underlying PLI.

    This module is designed for:

    • Agent/brokers who are new to selling PLI or who would like a better understanding of potential exposures.
    • Underwriters with no specific prior experience with PLI policies or who would benefit from a better understanding of how to assess PLI risks.
    • Claims professionals with no prior experience with PLI claims or who would like to deepen their understanding of how to evaluate these types of claims.
    • Personnel in reinsurance companies who reinsure PLI policies.
      Anyone else who would like an introduction to PLI.

    This module waives Module 3: Professional Liability Insurance: Introduction as part of the RPLU designation.

    Apply discount code ASIASET at checkout to receive 15% off when purchasing all 3 Asia Certificate modules!

  • Certificate in Asia PLI

    The past several decades have seen an increase in lawsuits against corporate directors and officers, private companies, and non-profit organizations. Shareholders, employees, customers, and the government can all file lawsuits against these entities. Similarly, the regulatory environment has become more complex and onerous for companies and their directors. The need for directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance has never been greater. You may think that D&O coverage is only for large, public companies. However, the directors and officers of small, private companies and even non-profit organizations now have a greater risk of D&O lawsuits than they did in the past. Understanding the exposures that directors and officers face, as well as the coverage and protection provided by D&O liability insurance, increases your value to both your company and to your clients. This module introduces you to the types of exposures and coverage offered, and your role in providing this important product to your client companies.

    The past several decades have seen an increase in lawsuits against corporate directors and officers, private companies, and non-profit organizations. Shareholders, employees, customers, and the government can all file lawsuits against these entities. Similarly, the regulatory environment has become more complex and onerous for companies and their directors. The need for directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance has never been greater. You may think that D&O coverage is only for large, public companies. However, the directors and officers of small, private companies and even non-profit organizations now have a greater risk of D&O lawsuits than they did in the past. Understanding the exposures that directors and officers face, as well as the coverage and protection provided by D&O liability insurance, increases your value to both your company and to your clients. This module introduces you to the types of exposures and coverage offered, and your role in providing this important product to your client companies. This introductory module prepares you to move on to the next more detailed Asia Certificate Module 3: Public Directors & Officers Liability Insurance.

    This module is designed for:

    • Agents/brokers who are new to selling D&O liability insurance or who would like a better understanding of potential exposures for directors, officers, and organizations.
    • Underwriters who have no prior experience specifically with D&O Policies or who would benefit from a better understanding of how to assess D&O liability risks.
    • Claims professionals who have no prior experience with D&O liability insurance claims or who would like a better understanding of the D&O claims process.
    • Personnel in insurance companies who write D&O coverage.
    • Risk managers or others who would benefit from an introduction to D&O liability insurance.

    This module waives PLUS Curriculum Module 8: Directors & Officers Liability Insurance: Introduction as part of the RPLU designation.

    Apply discount code ASIASET at checkout to receive 15% off when purchasing all 3 Asia Certificate modules!

  • Certificate in Asia PLI

    This module is designed to help increase your knowledge of directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance and develop or improve your professional skills in selling, underwriting, or managing claims for publicly-traded companies. D&O liability insurance is intended to protect directors and officers from personal liability they may face based on their actions while fulfilling the duties they owe to the shareholders of their organizations. This module focuses on the liability of public companies and the types of D&O coverage available for these exposures.

    This module was developed to help increase your knowledge of directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance for publicly-traded companies and financial organisations. D&O liability insurance is intended to protect directors and officers from personal liability they may face based on their actions while fulfilling the duties they owe to the shareholders of their organisations. While directors and officers of private and non-profit companies are also at risk for D&O claims, the greatest financial risk is to the directors and officers of publicly-traded companies and financial organisations as well as to the insurers providing their D&O liability insurance. This module expands on Asia Module 2: Introduction to Directors and Officers Liability Insurance by focusing on the liability of public companies and financial organisations and the types of D&O coverage available for these exposures.

    This module is especially important for:

    • Agents/Brokers
      Increasing your understanding of D&O liability insurance for public companies and financial organisations will help you identify and recommend more comprehensive and appropriate coverage for your clients. Your understanding of the unique characteristics of D&O liability insurance for public companies will enable you to more effectively guide your clients in evaluating and purchasing D&O coverage. This module will help you explain common policy features and coverage, identify potential coverage gaps, and suggest additional types of coverage to protect individual directors and officers. If your clients are banks or financial service organisations, then this module will help you understand the unique exposures they face and the special types of coverage they may require.
    • Underwriters
      This module will help you understand the complex factors involved in underwriting D&O Policies. You will learn the importance of the application process and the factors that D&O underwriters use in selecting suitable applicants. You will also gain insight into how D&O Policies are written. Understanding the special features of D&O liability insurance for public and financial organisations will help you assure that the policies written are appropriate for your clients.
    • Claims Professionals
      This module will help you understand the complexity of D&O Policies, claims, and litigation. While D&O Policies and provisions have some common elements, they are often unique to the individual insured. This module will provide you with greater insight into D&O Policies and the complications that can arise from D&O claims, litigation, and settlements.

    The D&O liability insurance industry is a constantly changing and challenging market. This module in the PLUS Curriculum will help you to understand how these challenges can become promising opportunities for you and for your company.

    Apply discount code ASIASET at checkout to receive 15% off when purchasing all 3 Asia Certificate modules!

  • CPLP Designation Requirement
    Recorded On: 09/15/2026

    Complete Cyber University on your own timeline!


    Did you miss the live session of Cyber University? In this on-demand version, you'll have access to the Learner Workbook, PowerPoints, and session recordings from the most recent live virtual session. By completing this course, you'll meet the Cyber University requirement for the CPLP designation. 

    This course does not qualify for state insurance license CE/CLE credit and cannot be used towards CPLP maintenance requirements.

    Bill Hardin

    Bill Hardin

    Vice President

    Charles River Associates

    Bill has worked on over a thousand data incident/data breach cases along with numerous cases dealing with white collar crime and enterprise risk management. He has handled all types of ransomware, data extortion, business email compromise, nation state attacks, malware outbreaks, insider threats, amongst other items. Many of his cases have been mentioned in The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Forbes, and Krebs on Security, amongst other publications. With a background in finance, operations, and software development, he brings valuable insights to clients from multiple dimensions. 

    In addition to his forensic engagement assignments, Bill has served in numerous interim management roles for organizations experiencing disruption. He has assisted companies with various management consulting assignments pertaining to strategy, operations, and software implementations. 

    Bill is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)/CFF, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). He has spoken at numerous events on cybercrime, risk management, and strategy/operations consulting. He serves on the board for Legal Prep Charter Schools and is an adjunct professor at DePaul University in Chicago. 

    Molly McGinnis Stine

    Molly McGinnis Stine

    Insurance and Privacy & Cybersecurity Groups

    Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

    Molly McGinnis Stine is in Troutman Pepper Locke’s Chicago office and represents insurers and ‎reinsurers with cyber, technology, media, professional liability, D&O, and E&O policies and ‎risks.  She advises insurers developing or revising a variety of types of policy wording.  Molly ‎also has experience with more than 1,500 first-party and third-party cybersecurity and privacy ‎claims. In addition, she works with clients to create and implement programs and procedures for ‎cybersecurity and privacy risk preparedness and compliance.  Molly graduated from Macalester ‎College and the University of Michigan Law School.‎

    Kelly Dworniczek

    Kelly Dworniczek

    (former) Chief Underwriting Officer

    Insurance Executive

    Ms. Dworniczek began her career as a litigation and coverage attorney before transitioning to an in-house Senior Claim Counsel role in 2002. Inspired by her colleagues in actuarial and underwriting, she subsequently led large, national underwriting teams and developed a strategic focus on building and revitalizing insurance portfolios.  Ms. Dworniczek is also General Counsel for Chicago French Bulldog Rescue, a cause close to her heart.  A frequent panelist and lecturer, she is also committed to teaching and mentoring the next generation of insurance professionals.

    Sara Voutyras

    Sara Voutyras

    Partner

    Skarzynski Marick & Black LLP

    Sarah Voutyras has over ten years of experience advising U.S. and London insurers on complex and high-exposure coverage disputes involving Cyber, Technology Errors & Omissions, Directors & Officers, and other Professional Liability and E&O insurance policies. Sarah has broad experience with underlying claims involving class actions, consumer privacy, cybersecurity, emerging technologies, False Claims Act and other government investigations, shareholder litigation, and other common law claims. Sarah represents insurers throughout the entire life cycle of claims, from initial evaluation of coverage to coverage dispute resolution and litigation. Sarah also provides litigation monitoring and dispute resolution services involving high stakes exposures. 
     
    Honors:
    The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, Insurance Law, 2023 - present
    New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2016 - 2025
    California Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2026
    New York Metro Women's Edition Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2023 - 2025
     
    Professional Associations:
    Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS), Member

    Peter Hedberg

    Peter Hedberg

    Account Executive Director

    Corvus by Travelers

    Peter Hedberg is currently Vice President of Cyber Underwriting at Corvus by Travelers, and specializes in Cyber and Tech E&O. Entrusted with leading a world-class underwriting organization, Peter leverages predictive data-driven insights to provide superior risk selection, accelerated decision-making and IT security recommendations. With over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, Hedberg provides a well-rounded underwriting perspective on the most pressing risk management challenges and claims trends. Hedberg has led the charge in expanding Corvus’s cyber and technology operations across the U.S. since 2019. Prior to his role at Corvus, Hedberg held leadership roles at organizations like Hays Companies of Minnesota (now Brown & Brown) and Hiscox and NAS Insurance Services (now Tokio Marine HCC) in New York City. Peter is a Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU), Cyber Professional Liability Practitioner (CPLP), and is currently based in Orange County, CA after living in Washington DC most recently. 

    Shehla Qureshi

    Shehla Qureshi

    Cyber Claims Manager

    AXA XL

    Shehla Qureshi is a Claims Manager for AXA XL’s Cyber, Technology, and Media Liability claims group. Shehla originally joined AXA XL as a Senior Claims Specialist in July 2021 before moving to her current role in December 2021. Prior to AXA XL, Shehla worked at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty as the Cyber Claims Practice Leader handling complex cyber, technology and media matters for several years. Prior to that, Shehla worked at Allianz and Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company handling errors and omissions claims. Shehla also worked at Lancer Claims Services in California working on errors and omissions claims. Shehla obtained her J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in Cleveland, Ohio. She received her bachelor’s degree from Emory University majoring in History and Biology. Shehla is admitted to the California and West Virginia State Bar Associations. She is currently based out of AXA XL’s Atlanta office.  

    Amy Landefeld

    Amy Landefeld

    Senior Vice President

    Ambridge

    Currently serving as Senior Vice President of Cyber at Ambridge Group in Chicago since October 2022, Amy has built upon nearly a decade of experience in the market specializing in SME and middle market cyber, technology and MPL products. She has maintained management, product leadership and underwriting roles during her tenure. 

    David Molitano

    David Molitano

    Senior Vice President

    Berkley Cyber Risk Solutions

    David Molitano is Senior Vice President and Affiliate Underwriting Manager for Berkley Cyber Risk Solutions, a wholly owned operating company of W.R. Berkley Corporation. He is responsible for creating, implementing, and managing cyber business within W.R. Berkley. He is based in Boston, MA.

    David has over 30 years of insurance experience with 26 of those years in Cyber, Technology, and Media underwriting. He is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and has been quoted in many articles related to cyber, technology, and media insurance.

    Prior to his current position, David was Senior Vice President at OneBeacon Technology Insurance. He has previous Underwriting and Product Management experience at XL, Beazley, Lexington Insurance, and Chubb. He has an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

    David Wasson

    David Wasson

    Senior Vice President, Professional and Cyber Risk Practice Leader

    Brown & Brown

    David Wasson is a Senior Vice President at Brown & Brown, a global insurance brokerage with $4.8B annual revenue, where he leads a team specializing in cyber risk, professional liability, and intellectual property matters. In addition to his sixteen years of experience in both brokerage and underwriting, he holds various professional designations including Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU,) Certified Information Privacy Professional / United States (CIPP/US,) and Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM.) David earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Saint Louis University, a Cyber COPE Insurance Certificate from Carnegie Mellon University, and is a Fellow of Information Privacy with the International Association of Privacy Professionals.

    Colin Battersby

    Colin Battersby

    Member

    McDonald Hopkins

    Colin is a member in the McDonald Hopkins' national Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group. He is certified by the International Association of Privacy Professionals as a Certified Information Professional for the United States, which is considered the gold standard for information privacy professionals. 

    He advises clients on best practices to prevent and respond to cybersecurity concerns, including leading data breach incident response efforts in combination with forensic technical vendors and company decision-makers, provides counsel on post-breach notice obligations in accordance with state data breach notice statutes or specific contractual obligations, drafts and coordinates the delivery of required notice throughout the United States and advises on post-breach remedial measures.

    Prior to joining McDonald Hopkins, Colin was the co-founder and co-leader of the Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Service at Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.

    Colin also represents large and small businesses across many industries in claims alleging breach of contract, tort, product liability, legal and accounting malpractice and securities violations.

    Mark A. Sadler, JD, RPLU, CPLP, CIPP/US

    Mark A. Sadler, JD, RPLU, CPLP, CIPP/US

    Divisional Senior Vice President

    Great American Insurance Group

    Mark Sadler is a Divisional Senior Vice President in the Cyber Risk Division for the Great American Insurance Group. He is responsible for management, handling and oversight of claims that arise within Great American’s Cyber Risk Division as well as vendor management, form drafting and review and producer relations for cyber claim matters.

    Mark earned his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from the Mitchell Hamline School of Law where he was a member of the Hamline Law Review. He also earned a master’s in business administration from the University of Cincinnati and has attained numerous professional designations, including the CPCU, CIPP/US, CIPP/C and RPLU professional designations. Mark is admitted to practice law in the state of Minnesota.

    Evgueni Erchov

    Evgueni Erchov

    Sr Director of Research & Threat Intel

    Cypfer

    Evgueni Erchov is the Senior Director of Research & Threat Intel, focused on leading a global team, in US, EMEA, and Asia related to emerging trends, and best practices to counter the impacts of Ransomware. Evgueni has more than 20 years of professional experience in application development, IT security, cybercrime investigations, computer forensics, cryptocurrency blockchain technology and cyber threat intelligence analysis/fusion in both federal and private sectors. 

    Chris Dilenno

    Chris Dilenno

    Attorney

    Mullen Coughlin LLC

    Christopher Dilenno is a Founding Partner of Mullen Coughlin, focusing his practice on assisting organizations as they respond to data privacy and security incidents. He counsels victim organizations on the applicable legal and regulatory obligations under state, federal and international data breach notification and privacy laws, as well as any contractual requirements, throughout the incident, engaging forensics experts, reporting to regulators and making other third-party notifications, responding to media and other requests, and coordinating with call center, identity protection and public relations vendors. Chris also defends client organizations against formal regulatory investigations and other third-party actions that can arise. Chris is also a member of Mullen Coughlin’s Advisory Compliance and Consulting practice, helping organizations prepare for, and hopefully avoid, a data privacy incident, by conducting Tabletop Exercises, developing Incident Response Plans and Data Privacy Policies and Procedures, assisting with Risk Assessments, Disaster Recovery planning, and Document Retention policies, among other services.

    Nadia Hoyte

    Nadia Hoyte

    Nadia Hoyte is a National Cyber Practice Leader in the Executive & Professional Risk Solutions Practice. Nadia is responsible for developing program strategy, building insurer relationships, and designing insurance risk transfer solutions. 

    Nadia has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, with 15 specializing in Cyber and Professional Liability exposures.

    Prior to her role as National Cyber Practice Leader at USI, Nadia was the Cyber Practice Leader at a small wholesale brokerage firm. Here she focused on delivering targeted Cyber Insurance solutions designed to enhance insurance agency portfolios.

    Prior to that, Nadia was a Senior Vice President at Willis Towers Watson. While at Willis, she was skilled at understanding clients’ unique needs, tolerance for risk, distilling complex information for laypeople and delivering bespoke insurance solutions.

    Nadia started her career at Marsh USA, where she served in many capacities. At Marsh USA, Nadia was a specialty broker who concentrated on creating and delivering solutions for convergent risks. And most importantly finding homes for hard-to-place specialty risks.

    In 2015, Risk and Insurance named Nadia one of their “Power Brokers Under 40”. Nadia has authored pieces on Cyber exposures with a focus on insurance implications of ‘Cyber War”. Nadia is a member of USI’s Diversity and Inclusion Council and serves on the Education subcommittee.


    Annmarie Giblin

    Annmarie Giblin

    Chief Compliance Officer

    Cloaked

    Annmarie helps clients navigate the legal complexities surrounding cybersecurity, privacy and data management with a focus on data governance, maintenance, cybersecurity planning and policies, privacy concerns and strategies, emerging technologies, and related compliance programs. Her practice is data-centric and anchored by her proactive cybersecurity approach, which holistically prepares for a data security incident and related response/compliance issues before it occurs, and includes all related legal concerns that affect data, including data governance, privacy legal issues and compliance, and the collection, use, sharing and transfer of data. Annmarie brings a unique perspective to every engagement, shaped by her over 16 years of legal experience, including time as the global cyber attorney for a large multi-national company and running her own cybersecurity and privacy boutique law firm. This background has prepared Annmarie to be a nimble and adaptable legal advisor, and she is especially skilled at monitoring and preparing for rapid changes in the law, allowing her to anticipate legal trends and new laws well before they are set into practice.

    John Butler

    John Butler

    Cyber and Tech E&O Product Leader

    E-Risk Services LLC - A Nationwide Company

    John’s current role at CNA leads and directs an underwriting group and is accountable for business results through overall management, profitability, and business development of our Cyber and E&O market segments.

    John has worked in the insurance industry for 20 years in various underwriting and leadership roles. As >span class="TextRun SCXP251309195 BCX8" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US">product, John’s development and growth has lead him in collaborating on past initiatives regarding emerging technology and the impact this has on the insurance marketplace.

    John has received two insurance designations, RPLU+ and CPLP, from the Professional Liability Underwriting Society. He earned a bachelor's degree from Illinois State University and Masters of Business Administration from Keller Graduate School of Management.

    John is involved with the Professional Liability Underwriting Society as a Cyber Trend Advisor and sits on the CPLP committee, which is responsible for on-demand learning products in the CPLP designation program and future content for PLUS members.

    Alyssa Watzman

    Alyssa Watzman

    Partner

    Constangy

    Alyssa Watzman is a partner and Vice Chair of the Constangy Cyber Team. She helps organizations prepare for and respond to complex data security incidents, including ransomware attacks, and facilitates tabletop exercises and incident response planning to strengthen organizational readiness. Alyssa has guided hundreds of organizations through forensic investigations, ransom negotiations, regulatory compliance, and the operational and legal challenges that follow a cyber incident. She works closely with cyber insurers, brokers, forensic firms, and other response partners to help clients navigate incidents efficiently and effectively.

    Alyssa is also an active leader and frequent speaker within the cyber insurance and data security industries. She co-chaired the 2025 NetDiligence Philadelphia Cyber Risk Summit and regularly participates in leading industry events, including Zywave and the INSUREtrust Cyber Summit.

    Her industry recognition includes being highly commended for Cyber Insurance Lawyer of the Year at the 2026 Cyber Insurance Awards USA, being named a finalist for Cyber Risk Industry Person of the Year – Attorney at the 2026 Zywave Cyber Risk Awards, and being selected as a finalist for Inspiring Woman in Cyber at the 2025 Cyber Insurance Awards USA.