Insider Risk Costs Organizations $19.5 Million Annually

Insider Risk Costs Organizations $19.5 Million Annually

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A report by the Ponemon Institute reveals that insider risks cost organizations an average of $19.5 million annually, with negligent insiders responsible for the majority of this financial impact. The report, based on data from 354 organizations, highlights that employee negligence driven by shadow AI accounts for 53% of these costs, while malicious incidents contribute an additional $4.7 million.

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2026-02-24
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2026-02-26
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