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Conveying Your Security Needs To The Board In Six Minutes Or Less

Security Boulevard, Tuesday, January 14th, 2025

Ask any business leader what their top-level concerns are, and cybersecurity will almost certainly be at or near the top

The average cost of a data breach now sits at $5 million, and that number continues to tick upward with each passing year. Adding to the severity of security, the frequency of attacks is also rising. Ransomware attacks alone have risen more than 80% in the past year, highlighting that adversaries are still finding success with tried-and-true tactics. Phishing and other social engineering tactics are also on the rise as attackers adjust their strategies to focus on not just technology, but human beings as well.

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