Hackers inevitably access data via DBMS vulnerability gaps, passwords become compromised, degraded communications conditions may warrant work-arounds, bad actors download data—leaving mission-critical, supply chain, infrastructure, and personal data vulnerable. Steal now-decrypt later, and Q-Day concerns. 

• Data exfiltration can put Service Personnel and Mission at risk.
• Operational & Tactical Systems are susceptible to data breach.

Studies show that companies may lose up to 30% of their brand value in the aftermath of a breach, as customer trust and loyalty plummet. Negative publicity and a tarnished reputation make recovery difficult, emphasizing the importance of strong data protection measures to preserve brand integrity.

• Breaches harm long-term reputation.
• Customers associate breaches with negligence.
• Damaged brands lose market value.

Data breaches have a significant impact on customer trust, with studies showing that 81% of consumers would stop engaging with a brand after a breach. In fact, 65% of customers report losing faith in companies that fail to protect their data, and 31% of consumers say they’ll switch to a competitor following a breach

• Breaches erode customer confidence.
• Lost data damages customer loyalty.
• Trust takes years to rebuild.

The average financial loss from a data breach in 2023 was around $4.45 million. This includes costs related to detection, response, lost business, and long-term damage to a company's reputation. The financial impact can vary significantly depending on the size of the breach and the industry affected.

• Data breaches cost millions annually.
• Legal fees increase breach impact.
• Downtime disrupts business operations.

Studies show that 65-70% of consumers lose trust in a company following a data breach. Many customers stop doing business with the affected organization altogether.

• Trust erodes after breaches
• Customers leave permanently
• Reputational damage is costly

Intellectual property (IP) loss from data breaches can severely impact businesses, with 39% of companies reporting a direct loss of competitive advantage. The theft of trade secrets or proprietary data can lead to an average 25% drop in market value.

• IP loss compromises competitive advantage.
• Trade secrets become vulnerable.
• Innovation theft damages market position.

Compliance violations can result in severe financial penalties, with average fines ranging from $2 million to $14 million, depending on the regulation and breach severity. Non-compliance not only leads to significant fines but also increases the risk of data breaches, compounding financial and reputational damage.

• Non-compliance leads to hefty fines.
• Legal penalties disrupt operations.
• Compliance failure increases breach risks.