A data breach doesn’t just cost money — it costs trust.
In 2025, the average breach costs over $5 million, but the real damage often comes later. Customers lose confidence. Investors pull back. Partners hesitate. It can take years to rebuild credibility, if a business survives at all.
The financial hits are heavy: downtime, legal fees, fines, and skyrocketing insurance costs. But the reputational blow can be worse. One bad headline can undo years of brand building.
Prevention is always cheaper than recovery. Adopt a Zero Trust mindset, use multi-factor authentication, and train employees regularly. Run incident response drills so you’re never caught off guard.
If a breach happens, transparency matters most. Own the mistake, communicate fast, and show what’s being done to fix it. Trust, once lost, can return but only if you handle the crisis with honesty and action.