A data breach isn’t just a technical glitch—it’s a full-blown financial crisis waiting to happen. The latest numbers show the global average cost of a data breach is a staggering $4.44 million. That figure isn’t just one big invoice; it’s the total financial footprint left behind, from the immediate scramble to clean up the...
AI Overview: This blog explains what an Incident Response Plan (IRP) is, why it’s critical for business resilience, and how it reduces financial loss, downtime, and reputational damage during cyber incidents. It breaks down the core components of an effective plan, the six-phase incident response lifecycle, and the roles of a cross-functional response team. The...
Social Security Numbers Hack A staggering data breach has potentially compromised the personal information of billions of individuals, including sensitive Social Security numbers. The breach, reportedly affecting 2.9 billion records, has raised alarm across the U.S., U.K., and Canada as the hacking group USDoD claims responsibility. Details of the Breach The breach was first reported...
