“That’s the news from Lake Wobegon, where all the women are strong, all the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average.” – A Prairie Home Companion We have harped on the inadequacy of a single “average cost per record” value (and averages more generally) when analyzing cybersecurity event losses several times before,…
Our analysis of probability in the IRIS 2025 focused on the likelihood of experiencing at least one security incident within a year. It’s possible, of course, for organizations to suffer more than one loss event in that timeframe, and veteran IRIS readers may recall that prior studies included a table of probabilities for at least one, two, and three incidents in a 12-month period. Those readers may be disappointed upon realizing updated tables are missing from the latest IRIS. If that describes you, this should ease your disappointment.
Gov-Sponsored Study: Cost of Cyber Attacks Climbs 15X Higher–Analysis of 15 years of historical data reveals that cybersecurity incidents are more common and costly than ever
Ransomware presents big problems for small businesses, with incidents comprising 30% to 40% of all security breaches in companies earning less than $100M annually. This striking statistic from the IRIS Ransomware highlights a critical reality: small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are disproportionately affected by ransomware. Meanwhile, large enterprises face distinct challenges as they navigate vast networks…
A Year in Review As we wrap up 2024, we’re excited to share highlights from an incredible year of insights, innovation, and collaboration at Cyentia. This year brought a wealth of new reports, engaging webinars, and thought-provoking discussions across our community. We couldn’t have done it without your continued support and curiosity. Below, you’ll find…
Cyentia Institute Continues Advancing Cybersecurity Insights with New Series Edition of The Information Risk Insights Study (IRIS): Ransomware. Leesburg, Virginia — August, 5th 2024 — We at the Cyentia Institute are excited to offer you an exclusive preview of our latest report in the Information Risk Insights Study (IRIS) series, focusing on the pervasive and evolving…
In a world where data is the new gold, safeguarding against cybersecurity threats has become paramount for organizations of all sizes. Yet, despite the growing awareness of cyber risks, a significant challenge remains – the lack of concrete, data-driven insights into threat events. Traditional threat event analysis often relies on anecdotes and conjecture, leaving cybersecurity…
Cyentia Institute Forges Path to Enhanced Cyber Risk Assessment with Information Risk Insights Study (IRIS) Risk Retina® Threat Event Analysis Leesburg, Virginia — August, __ 2023 — The Cyentia Institute, known for its exceptional work in cybersecurity research, proudly announces a significant leap forward in the realm of cyber risk assessment with the launch of IRIS…
Innovative Partnership between Cyentia and Axio Drives Increased Confidence in Cyber Decision-Making for Information Security Professionals, C-Suite Executives, and Boards New York, NY and Leesburg, Virginia — August, __ 2023 — Axio, a leading SaaS provider of cyber risk management and quantification solutions, today announced a new joint initiative with Cyentia, a research and data science firm with…