The cost of a data breach in 2015 is estimated to be:
A) between $13 and $18 per record
B) between $43 and 65 per record
C) between $145 and $154 per record
D) between $100 and $1,000 per record
E) between $4,520 and $4,580 per record

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According to the 2015 Cost of Data Breach Study by the Ponemon Institute, the cost per record in a data breach is estimated to be between $145 and $154. This cost includes expenses related to detection, notification, and response, as well as lost business and legal fees.

The Cost of a Data Breach in 2015 Is Estimated