This e-book challenges organizations that rely on “good enough” security, emphasizing the hidden financial and operational risks. Data breaches now average $9.44M in the U.S., and cybercrime is forecast to cost $10.5T annually by 2025. Beyond immediate losses, breaches cause reputational harm, downtime, and regulatory penalties. The guide explains total cost of ownership (licensing, hardware, deployment, labor, and management) versus benefits like risk resistance, workforce efficiency, and faster remediation. It stresses calculating Return on Security Investment (ROSI), showing that advanced solutions can be more cost-effective than cheaper, limited options. Proofpoint frames effective security as essential risk management.

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