Blog Security The Price of Poor Cybersecurity in 2024: US$3.1 Billion Jim Black is a Senior Product Marketing Manager in Akamai's Enterprise Security Group. He has spent his entire career in technology, with roles in manufacturing, customer support, business development, product management, public relations, and marketing.  Microsegmentation isn't just another security technology; it's a fundamental shift toward a more resilient security architecture. The numbers are in — and they are staggering. According to Forrester's latest analysis , in 2024, the top 35 global breaches alone exposed more than 5.4 billion records , and privacy violations related to this sensitive data cost organizations US$3.1 billion in fines.  \r\n For security teams, these aren't just statistics — they're a stark reminder that traditional perimeter-based network security is failing in today’s interconnected digital landscape. \r\n"}}"> The numbers are in — and they are staggering.…