Financial Protection for When Cyber Incidents Happen
Because even the best defenses can’t stop every attack.
You already rely on strong cybersecurity tools and a trusted IT partner to keep your business safe. CORK Protect adds the missing layer: financial protection. When a cyber incident occurs, CORK Protect ensures your business can respond, recover, and keep operating without unexpected costs, cash-flow disruption, or downtime.
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Why CORK Protect Matters
The real damage from a cyberattack often isn’t the breach itself; it’s the cost of recovery.
CORK Protect provides:
- Immediate financial support no waiting weeks for claims
- No out-of-pocket recovery costs
- Minimal downtime so your business keeps running
- Fast access to funds so you can act immediately
This means less stress, faster recovery, and no financial surprises.
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What CORK Protect Covers
CORK Protect is designed to handle the real-world cyber incidents businesses face every day.
Coverage includes:
- Funds lost due to fraudulent transfers
- Social engineering and impersonation scams
- Investigation and remediation costs
- Billable response hours for IT recovery
- Insurance deductibles
- Incidents below insurance thresholds or excluded from policies
Instead of scrambling to cover unexpected expenses, you’ll have a financial safety net in place from day one.
CORK Protect vs. Cyber Insurance
They’re Better Together
Most businesses believe cyber insurance is enough, but it often leaves gaps. CORK Protect fills the critical gaps to give you complete coverage.
(malware, misconfigurations, small breaches)
Built for Real Business Impact
CORK Protect is ideal for organizations that want:
- Predictable, controlled cyber risk
- Faster incident response
- Protection from cash-flow disruption
- Confidence that recovery costs are covered
Frequently Asked Questions
Financial Protection as a Service with CORK Protect is a simple, predictable solution that provides fast access to funds to help businesses recover from the financial impact of cyber incidents.
Cyber attacks often come with hidden costs like downtime, recovery work, and legal expenses that can total $15,000–$25,000 or more, even for smaller incidents. CORK Protect helps offset these costs by providing fast access to funds, so businesses can recover quickly without unexpected financial strain.
Funds are available quickly—often instantly—so you can begin recovery without delays or lengthy claims processes.
Coverage typically requires that approved cybersecurity controls are properly implemented, maintained, and monitored. This may include endpoint protection, email security, backups, access controls, and other best‑practice safeguards. The exact requirements depend on the environment and are verified as part of the cybersecurity program.
CORK Protect coverage options range from an annual coverage of $25,000.00 to $500,000.00, with varying coverage for fraud, recovery costs, and business interruption.
CORK Protect supports Waterdog’s layered security approach. Managed IT and cybersecurity services focus on preventing incidents and reducing risk, while CORK Protect provides financial protection if a covered cyber event occurs despite those safeguards being in place. Together, they help businesses operate with greater confidence and predictability.
