New Alumna Ready for Cybersecurity Fray, Encourages Girls Interested in CS

Cybersecurity and privacy threats are on the rise. So is the cost for U.S. companies falling prey to online criminals. In 2002, the average cost of a data breach in the U.S. is $9.4 million. This is up by 13% from 2020, according an annual report from IBM.

There is a bright spot for business, however. The report reveals that the average cost of a data breach is reduced by a third for companies using artificial intelligence (AI) and automation strategies to protect…