DataStream is a tech‑enabled cyber insurance brokerage that helps small and medium‑sized businesses quickly compare and purchase tailored cyber liability policies from over 40 carriers. The platform uses automated risk analysis to generate a free Cyber Insurance Risk Assessment report, aligns coverage with each company’s exposure, and provides post‑incident support such as legal defense, forensics, and crisis communications.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Small and medium-sized businesses often lack the expertise and resources to navigate complex cyber liability insurance options, leading to inadequate coverage and high exposure to financial losses from data breaches, ransomware, and related cyber incidents.
Solution
DataStream operates as a tech-enabled cyber insurance brokerage that streamlines the selection and purchase of cyber liability policies for SMBs. By aggregating quotes from over 40 carriers, the platform quickly generates tailored coverage options that align with each company's specific risk profile. Integrated risk assessment tools analyze a business’s cyber exposure and provide a free Cyber Insurance Risk Assessment (CIRA) report, helping clients understand vulnerabilities and improve resilience. The service also coordinates with the client’s IT provider or MSP to address security gaps, potentially lowering premiums. Post‑incident, DataStream facilitates access to breach response services, including legal defense, forensics, crisis communications, and regulatory support, ensuring comprehensive coverage throughout the incident lifecycle.
Target Audience
Primary customers are small and medium-sized businesses seeking cyber liability insurance, as well as their managed service providers, IT consultants, and MSPs who facilitate the procurement process.
Features
- Comparison engine that pulls and presents quotes from 40+ cyber insurance carriers within minutes
- Automated risk factor analysis to determine appropriate coverage limits and deductibles
- Free CIRA (Cyber Insurance Risk Assessment) report highlighting vulnerabilities and industry benchmark comparisons
- Integration with clients’ managed service providers (MSPs) to align security posture with underwriting requirements
- Access to breach response services covering legal fees, forensics, media relations, and regulator liaison
- Dedicated portal for MSPs, MSSPs, and IT consultants to generate client-specific risk assessments and quotes
- Ongoing support for policy binding, renewal, and claim assistance