Cost of Data Breaches Rises 10% in 2024 Report
The 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report by IBM and Ponemon reveals a 10% rise in breach costs to $4.88 million, due to higher business disruption and response expenses. Organizations using security AI and automation saved $2.2 million on average. The report highlights the cybersecurity skills gap, shadow breaches, and costly attack vectors like insider threats. It suggests enhancing data visibility, securing AI projects, and improving cyber response to mitigate financial and reputational risks. Access the full report for strategies to bolster security and control breach costs.