Author(s)

Meysam Tahmasebi

Department of Cybersecurity, EC-Council University, Albuquerque, USA.

In this in-depth exploration, I delve into the complex implications and costs of cybersecurity breaches. Venturing beyond just the immediate repercussions, the research unearths both the overt and concealed long-term consequences that businesses encounter. This study integrates findings from various research, including quantitative reports, drawing upon real-world incidents faced by both small and large enterprises. This investigation emphasizes the profound intangible costs, such as trade name devaluation and potential damage to brand reputation, which can persist long after the breach. By collating insights from industry experts and a myriad of research, the study provides a comprehensive perspective on the profound, multi-dimensional impacts of cybersecurity incidents. The overarching aim is to underscore the often-underestimated scope and depth of these breaches, emphasizing the entire timeline post-incident and the urgent need for fortified preventative and reactive measures in the digital domain.

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Continuity, Case Studies, Copyright, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Credit Rating, Cyberwarfare, Cybersecurity Breaches, Data Breaches, Denial Of Service (DOS), Devaluation Of Trade Name, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS), Identity Theft, Increased Cost to Raise Debt, Insurance Premium, Intellectual Property, Operational Disruption, Patent, Post-Breach Customer Protection, Recovery Point Objective (RPO), Recovery Time Objective (RTO), Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessment, Service Level Agreement, Stuxnet, Trade Secret

Tahmasebi, M. (2024) Cyberattack Ramifications, The Hidden Cost of a Security Breach. Journal of Information Security, 15, 87-105. doi: 10.4236/jis.2024.152007.