Getting to understand the costs of data breaches is always tricky. Deciding what variables need to be part of the equation is always tricky. And so is determining the actual costs of such nebulous concepts as "customer churn." But whether it's possible to peg the precise cost of a data breach, there is plenty to learn from trying and looking at trends. One lesson that is clear year after year is that it's regulated industries that pay more for data breaches. This year healthcare is the regulated market that spent the most due to a data breach.
