American companies lost $ 48 billion in data breaches in 2011 - Infographic

American companies lost $ 48 billion in data breaches in 2011 - Infographic -

As you know, we love numbers

However, seeing the trends and figures about security breaches is interesting and scary at the same time.

Take the following Infographic, for example. According to recent studies

1. $ 48 billion were lost in the United States only in 2011
2. Sony, with all its vulnerabilities infamous, lost $ 1 billion due of security breaches in 2011
3. health care and educational institutions are most at risk (22% and 20%) security vulnerabilities
4. Cost of a computer laptop stolen or lost business is around $ 53,000!

Sensational! It is amazing how the cost, risk and the number of incidents because of security breaches continues to rise.

And who would have guessed that the loss of a laptop that is connected to a business cost that businesses around $ 53,000

Security Breaches - Growth and trends

What are your thoughts?

is the most surprising :. 92% of all violations of corporate security could have been avoided

Which of these statistics you the most impact? Do you think these trends will produce less in 2012 than they did in 2011?

Share your thoughts below and let us know what you think.

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