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Cost of a Data Breach Report highlights
USD 3.86 million
Average total cost of a data breach
United States
Most expensive country: USD 8.64 million
Healthcare
Most expensive industry: USD 7.13 million
280 days
Average time to identify and contain a breach
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A data breach can have far-reaching consequences, causing financial losses and affecting an organization’s operations and compliance in the short term. And a major breach in the headlines can potentially damage reputation for years to come, leading to lost business and a competitive disadvantage.
Independently conducted by the Ponemon Institute, and based on quantitative analysis of 524 recent breaches across 17 geographies and 17 industries, the annual Cost of a Data Breach Report offers exceptional insights and benchmarks to help organizations improve security posture and mitigate financial and brand damages.
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