IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach 2024 report reveals alarming trends: the global average breach cost surged to 4.88million, while healthcare breaches topped $9.77 million. With 40% of breaches involving data sprawled across hybrid clouds and 35% linked to shadow data, organizations face unprecedented risks.

Zecurion’s Next-Generation DLP (Data Loss Prevention) and DCAP (Data-Centric Audit and Protection) solutions are uniquely positioned to address these challenges. Here’s how our ecosystem aligns with IBM’s findings to slash breach costs and fortify defences.

Key Takeaways from IBM’s Report & Zecurion’s Solutions

1. Combat Shadow Data & Multi-Cloud Complexity

• IBM Insight: 40% of breaches involved data stored across multiple environments, with shadow data (unmanaged data sources) contributing to 16% higher costs and longer containment times.
• Zecurion’s Approach: Our Discovery Module identifies and classifies sensitive data across endpoints, databases, SharePoint, and cloud apps using 10+ proprietary technologies (e.g., digital fingerprints, regex). Violations trigger automated responses like deletion or access revocation, minimizing exposure.

2. Reduce Insider Threats & Human Error

• IBM Insight: 24% of breaches stemmed from human error, while malicious insiders caused the costliest attacks ($4.99 million).
• Zecurion’s Defense:
  • Traffic Control Module: Monitors 100+ services for data exfiltration, blocking risky transfers in real-time.
  • Staff Control and UBA: Detects anomalous employee behavior (e.g., mass downloads, unauthorized access) and enforces policies dynamically.

3. Accelerate Incident Response with AI & Automation

• IBM Insight: Organizations using AI/automation saved $2.2 million per breach and shortened containment by 98 days.
• Zecurion Screen Photo Detector:
  • Real-Time Threat Neutralization: This revolutionary AI feature detects smartphone screen photography attempts via webcam in 0.06 seconds using dual neural networks, then blocks the device or darkens the screen to prevent data theft.
  • Behavioral Deterrent: Dynamic watermarks displaying user names, timestamps, and device IDs on sensitive windows (e.g., CRM, Office) discourage screenshot misuse.
• Zecurion AI-Powered Data Classification:
  • Proactive Risk Mitigation: Zecurion’s Discovery Module leverages 10+ proprietary technologies (e.g., digital fingerprints, Bayesian methods, OCR) to classify and locate sensitive data across endpoints, databases, and cloud storage. Violations trigger automated remediation (deletion, access revocation).
  • Context-Aware Machine Learning: Unlike static tags, Zecurion analyzes document content in motion using SVM classifiers and shingle algorithms, detecting partial leaks even if text is altered.
• Zecurion Investigation Workflow Automation:
  • Unified Console: Provides a 360° view of incidents, enabling collaborative task tracking, evidence attachments, and real-time comments between analysts and CISOs.
  • Automated Policy Enforcement: Predefined rules for data retention and encryption reduce manual errors, while integration with TITUS Classification enhances context-based decisions.

4. Strengthen Identity & Access Management (IAM)

• IBM Insight: Firms with robust IAM saved $223,000 annually; stolen credentials caused 16% of breaches.
• Zecurion’s DCAP:
  • Access Rights Management: Detects privilege misuse and automates role-based adjustments.
  • Real-Time Alerts: Notifies admins of suspicious logins or policy violations.

5. Proactive Compliance & Regulatory Avoidance

• IBM Insight: Noncompliance fines rose 22.7%, with GDPR penalties reaching 4% of global revenue.
• Zecurion’s Compliance Tools:
  • Custom Reports: Generate logs with multi-level Boolean filters for GDPR, HIPAA, etc. .
  • Data Lifecycle Tracking: Full history of file access/modifications ensures accountability.

Turn IBM’s Insights into Action

IBM’s report underscores that prevention beats remediation. Zecurion’s integrated DLP and DCAP solutions address the root causes of breaches—shadow data, insider threats, and slow response—while aligning with AI-driven cost savings.

Protect your data, reduce costs, and stay ahead of threats with Zecurion—the choice of 150+ global partners and 70+ countries.