Estimate what a data breach could cost your organization. Enter the number of records exposed, your industry and region, then add any cost-mitigating controls. The tool computes an estimated total and breaks it into the four IBM cost categories — detection & escalation, notification, post-breach response and lost business. Figures are anchored on the IBM / Ponemon Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024. Word & CSV export.
⚠️ This calculator produces an estimate for awareness and budgeting only — it is not an actuarial figure, an insurance quote, or legal advice. It applies the global / per-record averages and cost-category shares published in the IBM / Ponemon Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024 (global average total ≈ US$4.88M; global average ≈ US$173 per record; healthcare highest at ≈ US$429 per record; US average total ≈ US$9.36M). Your real exposure depends on data sensitivity, breach type, detection time, regulatory regime (e.g. GDPR fines) and contractual liability. Use it to start a conversation about controls and cyber-risk budgeting, then consult your insurer, counsel and security team.