Data Security
The Cost of a Data Breach: Why Prevention Is Always Cheaper Than Cleanup
The average data breach costs $3.8 million. Many breaches originate from improperly disposed IT equipment. Investing in certified data destruction is orders of magnitude cheaper than breach response.
The Numbers Don't Lie
The average total cost of a data breach is $3.8 million. For healthcare organizations, that number jumps to $6.2 million. For financial services, $5.2 million.
The cost of certified data destruction per drive is $5-$15. For 1,000 drives, that's $5,000-$15,000 — roughly 0.1% to 0.4% of the cost of a breach.
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