In 2024, it has become imperative for organisations worldwide to prioritise data security. With escalating threats, growing geopolitical tensions, and data breaches hitting a record high at $4.45M, the stakes have never been higher. 

However, the reality is that many businesses are still yet to gain full control over their data.

A Risk Audit with Metomic is typically the initial step in providing security teams with vital information, such as the location of sensitive data across SaaS and cloud applications, as well as Generative AI tools. It helps them pinpoint their most high-risk assets, and the people who have access to them. 

Through conducting these audits, we have gained valuable insights into how businesses are managing data security and have identified significant areas of vulnerability. 

This report presents a detailed analysis of the data security landscape across multiple industries in 2024, and includes information on the dangers of data sprawl, the risks of stale data, and the departments that are consistently sharing data insecurely. It serves as a valuable resource for organisations looking to enhance their data security practices and proactively address potential vulnerabilities.

> Download the full "The State of Data Security" report to find out more.