This report from Ponemon Institute, sponsored by Intel Security, looks at the reasons behind data loss prevention (DLP) across the globe and in different industries. The results are based on a global survey and research.
The definition of a security incident is an occurrence that requires security staff to analyze what transpired and determine if a policy violation has occurred or not. The average cost of a data breach ranges from US$80 to more than US$350 per record.
Major organizations around the world are dealing with an average of 20 data loss incidents every day. 83% of organizations report that they are equipped to handle these threats, while 33% are still suffering from significant data loss.