Don’t let a data breach disrupt your business
"Broken Locks" by Alexis Wood, an IBM Designer

Don’t let a data breach disrupt your business

IBM’s annual Cost of a Data Breach Report provides IT, risk management and security leaders with timely, quantifiable evidence to guide them in their strategic decision-making. It also helps them better manage their risk profiles and security investments.

This year’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024 reflects changes caused by technological shifts, such as the rise of shadow data, which is data residing in unmanaged data sources, and the extent and costs of business disruption brought about by data breaches.

Discover which organizations are the most vulnerable, the true cost of business disruption, and how AI can help mitigate risks.

Adopting Security AI and Automation Can Cut Breach Costs

Key Findings:

USD 4.88M

The global average cost of a data breach in 2024—a 10% increase over last year and the highest total ever.

1 in 3

Share of breaches that involved shadow data, showing the proliferation of data is making it harder to track and safeguard.

USD 2.22M

The average cost savings in millions for organizations that used security AI and automation extensively in prevention versus those that didn’t.

Recommendations on How to Mitigate Risks

Check out recommendations based on the report findings and learn how to better secure your organization. ⤵

  • Know your information landscape
  • Strengthen prevention strategies with AI and automation
  • Take a security-first approach to gen AI adoption
  • Level up your cyber response training

👉 Take action to prevent breaches

Join cybersecurity expert Jeff Crume, PhD, CISSP as he dives into the latest report to gain insights into key findings, industry impacts, and critical recommendations for safeguarding your organization against data breaches.


In an era of increasing AI-enabled threats, organizations worldwide continue to struggle with the financial and repetitional consequences of data breaches. To gain a comprehensive understanding of the latest risk factors associated with cyberattacks, join us for the 2024 IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report webinar.

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Rajpal Singh

Co-Founder at MyHoardings

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Alexis Wood loving the header design! 🔓

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Moiz maroof

Government at ExxonMobil

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Good point!

Valeria Karelina

Partnerships Manager | UMIND

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Great insights on the importance of proactive data breach management. It's a crucial reminder that preparation and swift action can be the difference between a minor disruption and a major business crisis

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