According to recent Ponemon "Cost of a Data Breach" figures, roughly what is the global average breach cost, and how does healthcare compare?

The global average total cost of a data breach is about USD 4.4 million (around EUR 3.9 million); in healthcare it is far higher, about USD 7.42 million.

The global average actually fell for the first time in five years, partly because faster investigations cut detection and escalation costs. But the figure varies enormously by region — the United States topped the list at around USD 10.22 million, while some regions sat near USD 3.7 million. Healthcare is consistently the most expensive sector because of strict regulation, sensitive patient data, and the operational danger of downtime. Tip: Always quote breach costs by industry, not just the global average — a hospital board cares about the USD 7.42M healthcare figure, not the blended number.

Go deeper:

• IBM/Ponemon Cost of a Data Breach 2025 — Healthcare — Belegt die Zahlen (global ~4,4 Mio. USD; Healthcare 7,42 Mio. USD) aus dem aktuellen Report.