According to the Ponemon Institutes, "Cost of a Data Breach" report, a data breach's total global cost averaged $3.86 million in 2020. However, a data breach's implications go far beyond financial losses; it can severely hinder an organization's operational capacity and compliance structures.

Large and small businesses face daily reminders that their data’s security is under attack by digital pirates, hackers, and cybercriminals. These threats require an immediate response, whether it's an unexpected hacking threat or a newly discovered database vulnerability. In this guide, we’ll help you understand these threats and how to prevent them in 2021.

As important as adding new features, app developers need to start placing more emphasis on the security aspect of the applications they design. After all, more app features mean more data residing within an app. Without proper security controls in place, that data can be vulnerable to intruders.