Digimune launches cyber risk protection across Australia with AWN

Digimune has announced its entry into the Australian market through a partnership with AWN Insurance, bringing a range of digital risk protection solutions to businesses and individuals across the country.

The agreement with AWN Insurance, which has more than 30 years of experience in the local market, will see Digimune's cyber protection plan and digital risk solutions made available nationwide. The service aims to address the growing threat of cybercrime affecting Australians at all levels, from individuals to major corporations.

Cyber threats in Australia

Australia has experienced a notable rise in cyber threats, including data breaches, digital fraud, and impersonation scams. The financial impact has been significant, with millions lost annually. Despite this, accessible digital risk protection options remain limited for many Australians.

Digimune's entry aims to close this gap, capitalising on AWN Insurance's established network of brokers and selling agents to provide widespread availability. The company's solutions offer coverage across various aspects of digital risk, from social media takeover prevention to protection against threats originating from the deep and dark web.

The process of securing protection coverage in Australia has taken Digimune 24 months, ensuring that the company's guarantee product is compliant with Australia's financial services regulatory framework. This compliance is intended to reinforce consumer trust and demonstrate the robustness of the offering.

Product features for individuals and businesses

Digimune's suite of protection extends to both individuals and businesses. For individuals and families, the company's platform monitors for leaked personal data on the deep and dark web, provides social media takeover protection across major platforms, and includes crypto wallet monitoring for suspicious activity. Social media impersonation protection aims to identify and remove fake profiles before harm can occur, and cyber protection plan coverage supplies financial reimbursement for victims of digital fraud.

For Australian businesses, the focus includes brand protection, social page security, domain monitoring for typo-phishing and fraud, and executive protection. The service also offers takedown and remediation of malicious content and scam websites, using artificial intelligence-driven analysis and automated threat remediation to both detect and disrupt emerging digital threats.

Leadership appointment

Coinciding with its launch, Digimune has appointed Anthony Cooper as Regional Managing Director for Australia. With over a decade of experience across insurance, Insurtech, and consulting, Cooper has held leadership roles with companies such as Suncorp, Lumley, Agile Underwriting and PassportCard, and has been an Independent Board Member with underwriting agencies. His areas of expertise include strategic planning, portfolio management, distribution, and partnership development in the insurance sector.

Cooper's background in forming partnerships, along with experience in working with financial institutions and insurance intermediaries, is expected to support Digimune's growth strategy in Australia. He will work closely with AWN Insurance to build relationships and promote the importance of digital risk protection nationally.

Addressing a changing digital landscape

The partnership introduces Digimune's approach to digital risk protection to the Australian market, offering solutions that combine prevention, detection, and response to the evolving threat environment. Digimune describes its product as providing comprehensive protection encompassing social media, deep and dark web threats, business identity security, and financial compensation for digital fraud victims.

This collaboration is more than just a guarantee offering - it represents a paradigm shift in how digital risks are managed and mitigated. As cyber threats continue to evolve, businesses and individuals need proactive protection that goes beyond traditional cybersecurity measures.

Digimune's offering in Australia aims to provide both greater security and financial protection against cybercrime, as well as support education around digital risks and the need for comprehensive coverage among businesses and individuals.