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2021 Data Breach Investigations Report

Reduce risks with insights from more than 5,250 confirmed breaches.
 

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DBIR webinars

  • 2021 DBIR for Small Business

    May 20, 2021


    Join our DBIR authors as they discuss key report findings and share what small and medium businesses (SMBs) can do to prepare and protect themselves from cyber threats.

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  • 2021 DBIR CISO Panel

    May 13, 2021


    Join our panel of cybersecurity experts and distinguished chief information security officers (CISOs) as they discuss key findings from the report and what the data really means for the cybersecurity industry.

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  • 2021 DBIR Public Sector

    May 13, 2021


    Join DBIR author Dave Hylender and our panel of federal cybersecurity experts as they discuss key findings from Verizon’s 2021 DBIR—and what they mean for government agencies.

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  • 2021 DBIR Introduction

    May 13, 2021


    Listen to Verizon security leaders Sampath Sowmyanarayan, Nasrin Rezai and Chris Novak discuss the 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) and ways to protect your organization from today’s greatest security threats.

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  • 2021 DBIR Key Findings

    May 13, 2021


    Join our Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR)  authors, Alex Pinto and Gabe Bassett, as they reveal key takeaways from their analysis of cybercrime trends around the globe and share insights that can help you fine-tune your security program

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Key takeaways on evolving threats

  • 85%

    of breaches involved the human element.

  • 36%

    of breaches involved phishing, 11% more than last year.
  • 10%

    of breaches involved ransomware, doubling last year’s frequency.
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    • Vertical Reports


      2021 DBIR small business report

      Learn cybersecurity tips for small businesses. 

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      2021 DBIR Public Sector Snapshot 

      Discover new ways to protect your organization while you serve the public.

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Resources

Explore our security report archive.

  • 2020 Data Breach Investigations Report cover

    2020 Data Breach Investigations Report

    With insights from 3,950 breaches, the 2020 DBIR can provide you with the knowledge you need to get improved cybersecurity for your business.

    Read the 2020 report
  • 2019 Data Breach Investigations Report cover

    2019 Data Breach Investigations Report

    With the same rigorous investigation of cyberthreats, the 2019 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) can help you up-level your security awareness.

    Read the 2019 report
  • 2018 Data Breach Investigations Report cover

    2018 Data Breach Investigations Report

    Within the 53,000+ incidents and 2,200-odd breaches, you’ll find real takeaways on what not to do, or at the very least, what to watch for.

    Read the 2018 report

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