Data is the heartbeat of modern business, but it also poses significant risks if not properly cared for. Data breaches and cyber attacks can cause devastating consequences for organizations, such as reputational damage, loss of customer trust, financial losses, and legal and regulatory repercussions. According to IBM, the average cost of a data breach in 2022 was $4.35 million, and it took an average of 277 days to identify and contain a breach.
As organizations expand their digital and IT infrastructure and data sources, data security and compliance regulations are becoming increasingly complex. Cybercriminals are continuously evolving their tactics, and traditional security measures are no longer sufficient to safeguard against data breaches and cyber attacks. As a result, gaining a comprehensive view of an organization’s data has never been more crucial. Data visibility refers to the ability to monitor and control data access and usage across an organization’s IT environment. Without data visibility, organizations cannot effectively manage their data compliance and security posture, nor detect and respond to potential threats.
Let’s explore why data visibility is getting harder, the consequences of insufficient data visibility, and how organizations can close their data visibility gaps and provide better data care and prevent data breaches.
Data visibility is becoming more challenging due to the following four key factors.
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