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Ponemon Institute: Cost of Data Breach Hits Record High

SecureWorld News

Ask yourself: if my organization suffers a data breach as the result of a cyberattack, what will it actually cost? New Ponemon Institute research reveals that the average cost of a data breach is higher than ever before. Key findings from Ponemon IBM Cost of a Data Breach report. million), then phishing ($4.65

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Top Cloud Security Issues: Threats, Risks, Challenges & Solutions

eSecurity Planet

Insecure APIs Insecure application programming interface (API) in cloud services allows unauthorized access and data breaches. APIs offer seamless integration between cloud services, but if not properly secured, they become points of access for attackers. Align goals and lower the chance of fragmented approaches.

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