Data Breach Cost Calculator
Calculate estimated data breach costs based on IBM/Ponemon research. Factors include industry, region, attack vector, response time, and security controls.
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Estimate Data Breach Financial Impact
Based on IBM's Cost of a Data Breach Report and Ponemon Institute research, this calculator estimates the potential financial impact of a data breach. The 2024 report found the global average cost of a data breach reached $4.88 million, with US breaches averaging $9.44 million.
Why Calculate Breach Costs?
Budget Planning
Understand potential financial exposure to justify security investments and cyber insurance coverage.
Risk Assessment
Quantify breach risk in financial terms for executive leadership and board reporting.
Security ROI
Demonstrate the value of security controls by showing potential cost savings from investments.
Incident Planning
Prepare financially for potential incidents with realistic cost estimates.
How to Estimate Breach Costs
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include: number of records compromised, industry sector (healthcare is highest), geographic region (US is costliest), attack vector, time to detect and contain, and presence of security controls like incident response plans and AI/automation.