In cyber insurance, relying on self-attested security questionnaires creates a significant blind spot.
Birlasoft’s Verifiable Cyber Resilience solution closes this “attestation gap” by delivering tangible evidence of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) enforcement. This automated, non-intrusive validation probe enables insurers to underwrite risk with greater speed and confidence while strengthening compliance.
Birlasoft’s Verifiable Cyber Resilience solution closes this “attestation gap” by delivering tangible evidence of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) enforcement. This automated, non-intrusive validation probe enables insurers to underwrite risk with greater speed and confidence while strengthening compliance.
The Attestation Blind Spot
Self-attested security questionnaires have long been the standard in cyber insurance underwriting. However, this approach created a critical trust gap—underwriters had no reliable way to confirm whether MFA was truly enforced across critical applications.
Dependence on “trust-based” compliance reduced the accuracy of risk modeling and left insurers vulnerable to undisclosed security weaknesses. As cyber risks intensified, underwriters required a reliable method to verify security controls objectively without compromising client environments or crossing operational boundaries. Birlasoft addresses this challenge with a secure MFA validation probe that acts as a digital witness to the authentication process. The solution integrates seamlessly with existing identity platforms and requires no changes to customer infrastructure.
By acting as a digital witness for authentication attempts, the probe produces measurable evidence of control enforcement, generates compliance metrics, and supports flexible reporting. Its least privilege, encrypted architecture ensures strong governance and security.
This non-intrusive, zero-trust approach delivers concrete proof of MFA enforcement in real time, enabling insurers to make more informed and confident underwriting decisions.
Value Proposition
Birlasoft Verifiable Cyber Resilience solution delivers measurable value to insurers and their clients by providing:
Evidence-Based Assurance
Underwriters receive verifiable proof of MFA enforcement, eliminating guesswork and reducing reliance on unverified self-attestations. This ensures critical cybersecurity controls are actively enforced, strengthening risk assessments and improving pricing accuracy.
Faster Underwriting Cycles
Standardized MFA evidence packages replace lengthy back-and-forth communication. Decisions that previously took weeks can now be completed in days. Underwriters can make informed decisions more quickly, speeding up policy issuance and time-to-cover for clients.
Reduced Audit & Compliance Burden
Automated, audit-ready reports demonstrate the effectiveness of security controls. Evidence-based validation reduces compliance checks and minimizes audit friction for both insurers and insured organizations. Regulators and auditors benefit from verifiable artifacts rather than checkbox questionnaires.
Improved Renewal Confidence
Regular and repeatable MFA validation creates a consistent record of security compliance. Insurers and clients gain greater confidence during renewals, knowing that controls have been continuously enforced. This strengthens insurer-client relationships and enables smoother renewal cycles with fewer unexpected.
Seamless & Non-Intrusive Implementation
Implementation: The Birlasoft solution is designed for zero-touch deployment. Customers execute the probe within their own secure jump-host environment, eliminating the need for infrastructure changes or credential sharing. Built with least-privilege access and strong encryption, the system ensures clients retain full control while underwriters receive the verification evidence they require.
Solution Features & Benefits
Birlasoft’s digital MFA validation probe combines advanced technology with deep insurance domain expertise to ensure cybersecurity controls remain effective, measurable, and verifiable.
Challenges Addressed
MFA Attestation Gap
MFA Attestation Gap
Underwriters often lacked certainty regarding whether customers’ Multi-Factor Authentication was truly enabled and enforced. This uncertainty increased the risk of inaccurate cyber risk pricing
Manual & Subjective Processes
Manual & Subjective Processes
Dependence on questionnaires and self-reported information caused delays and inconsistencies in underwriting processes, reducing confidence in risk assessments
Audit and Compliance Pressure
Audit and Compliance Pressure
Insurers faced increased scrutiny from regulators and auditors but lacked concrete evidence of clients’ cybersecurity measures, resulting in protracted audits and uncertainty.
Solution Highlights
Automated Verification & Quantifiable Compliance
Automated Verification & Quantifiable Compliance
The solution performs secure MFA validation that acts as a digital witness during authentication events. This automated process generates verifiable evidence of control enforcement and provides underwriters with measurable compliance metrics rather than relying on self-attested questionnaires.
Seamless Integration with Existing Identity Platforms
Seamless Integration with Existing Identity Platforms
The probe integrates with leading identity providers such as Okta, Microsoft, and AWS without requiring infrastructure modifications. Its non-intrusive design enables insurers to evaluate MFA across multiple application platforms while maintaining the integrity of client environments.
Secure by Design
Secure by Design
Built on a foundation of least-privilege access, strong encryption, and robust governance controls, the solution ensures that MFA validation does not introduce new attack surfaces or compromise client privacy.
Flexible Reporting & Risk Stratification
Flexible Reporting & Risk Stratification
The platform delivers provider-level insights, risk scores, and compliance reports through APIs or email. These insights help insurers accelerate underwriting decisions, reduce audit complexity, and clearly distinguish between organizations with strong versus weak security controls.
Birlasoft Advantage
Partnering with Birlasoft means leveraging decades of industry expertise and innovation to strengthen cyber resilience in insurance underwriting.
Deep Domain Expertise
With extensive experience in P&C Insurance, Birlasoft understands the regulatory pressures, risk dynamics, and security challenges faced by insurers. Our teams include both insurance domain specialists and cybersecurity experts who tailor solutions specifically to industry requirements.
Proven Cybersecurity Solutions
Birlasoft has successfully delivered security and compliance solutions for insurers and financial institutions worldwide. From evidence-based MFA verification to AI-driven risk analytics, our solutions help organizations reduce risk exposure and improve operational efficiency.
Technology Partnership & Integration
We collaborate with leading identity and security technology providers to ensure seamless integration with your existing environment. Partnerships with Microsoft, AWS, and major IAM platforms enable the delivery of future-ready architecture without disrupting existing infrastructure.
Recognized & Trusted
As part of the CKA Birla Group, Birlasoft is widely recognized for its commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence. We maintain globally recognized certifications such as ISO 27001 and adhere to rigorous security standards, giving insurers confidence in partnering with a trusted IT services leader.
Partnerships and Recognitions
Birlasoft’s capabilities are strengthened through strategic partnerships and industry recognition.
Strategic Partnerships
We are proud to partner with leading technology providers and cybersecurity specialists, including global cloud platforms and identity management leaders e.g., Microsoft Strategic Cloud Alliance Partner, AWS Advanced Consulting Partner, and collaborations with top IAM vendors. These partnerships enable us to deliver integrated, cutting-edge solutions and stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.
Industry Recognitions
Birlasoft’s excellence in digital transformation and cybersecurity has been recognized by industry analysts and forums. Our innovative solutions for the insurance sector have earned multiple accolades, and we maintain key certifications such as ISO 27001 for information security. Our commitment to quality and client success continues to build long-term trust across the insurance industry.
Verifiable Cyber Resilience – Close the Cyber Underwriting Trust Gap
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