In 2018, cybersecurity remains an issue as hackers' attacks have become more sophisticated. The number of data breaches in 2017 was 44.7% higher than in 2016, with a total of 1,579 publicly disclosed data leaks. Common causes of data breaches include hacking, unauthorized access, accidental web exposure, and employee errors. Despite increased security investments, the number of breaches has not decreased due to concerns about performance impacts and lack of budget and staffing. On average, it takes companies 191 days to detect a breach.

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2. In 2018, cybersecurity still remains a stumbling rock. Last
year showed that hackers’ attacks became more
sophisticated. In comparison to 2016, the number of data
breaches in 2017 was 44.7% higher. According to 2017 Data
Breach Year-End Review by the Identity Theft Resource
Center (ITRC), an organization for theft identification and
resolving, the total number of data leaks disclosed publicly
was 1,579.
2017 2018
44.7%
?%

3. On the basis of statistics, ITRC defined several main reasons for data breaches:
hacking including malware and phishing
unauthorized access
data on the move
accidental web exposure
employee errors
physical theft

4. According to the survey conducted by 451 Research, a research and advisory company,
67% of global middle-size and large companies were breached in the past.
67%
In order to ensure effective data protection, organizations
invest more in deployment of IT security. Organizations
worldwide pay attention to the following areas:
• data-at-rest
• network
• data-in-motion
• analysis and correlation tools
• end point and mobile device

5. Despite increased investments on IT security, the number of data breaches does not decrease. Implementing new
security mechanisms, organizations face several common challenges that cause improper deployment of data
security. The main reason are:
concerns on impacts on performance and business process
lack of budget and staff to manage data security deployment

6. In the majority of cases, a company detects data breaches with long time when its consequences are irreversible.
According to 2017 Cost of Data Breach Study by Ponemon Institute, an independent research company, it takes a
company in average 191 days to identify a cyber breach. More than half a year!
2017 2016
191 days
201 days
PERIOD OF CYBER BREACH DETECTION
Malicious attacks Human error
214 days
168 days
CAUSE OF BREACH ALSO MATTERS

7. AVERAGE COST OF DATA LEAK
*According to 2017 Cost of Data Breach Study by Ponemon Institute LLC. The Study includes the analysis of 11 counties and the Middle
East and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) regions.
2016 2017
$4.00 million

8. COST ACCORDING TO THE COUNTRY
THE AVERAGE COST OF DATA LEAK DIFFERS DEPENDING ON A COUNTRY.
FOR ORGANIZATIONS, THE AVERAGE TOTAL COST OF DATA BREACHES IS:
United States
Canada
Brazil $79
India $64
$225
$190
$7.35 mln
$4.94 mln
$1.68 mln
$1.52 mln
USA the Middle East India Brazil

9. $141 was an average global cost of data leak in 2017. Also, it differs in various industries:
Healthcare
$380
Finance
$245
Media
$119
Research
$101
Public sector
$71

10. CYBERSECURITY REMAINS CRITICAL FOR EVERY BUSINESS AND OPRANIZATION. DO NOT
FORGET TO CONDUCT SECURITY VERIFICATION TO KEEP YOUR DATA PROTECTED.