Abstract
This paper introduces a two-pillar cyber risk management framework to address
the pervasive challenges in managing cyber risk. The first pillar, cyber risk
assessment, combines insurance frequency-severity models with cybersecurity
cascade models to capture the unique nature of cyber risk. The second pillar,
cyber capital management, facilitates informed allocation of capital for a
balanced cyber risk management strategy, including cybersecurity investments,
insurance coverage, and reserves. A case study, based on historical cyber
incident data and realistic assumptions, demonstrates the necessity of
comprehensive cost-benefit analysis for budget-constrained companies with
competing objectives in cyber risk management. In addition, sensitivity
analysis highlights the dependence of the optimal strategy on factors such as
the price of cybersecurity controls and their effectiveness. The framework's
implementation across a diverse range of companies yields general insights on
cyber risk management.