What Would a Cyber Attack Cost Your Business?
Answer 5 quick questions and get an instant estimate of your financial exposure. Based on real Canadian breach cost data.
What industry is your business in?
Breach costs vary significantly by industry due to regulatory requirements
How many employees do you have?
Larger organizations face higher total costs but SMBs are targeted more frequently
What types of sensitive data does your business handle?
Select all that apply — each type adds to your risk exposure
How would you rate your current cybersecurity?
Be honest — this affects the accuracy of your estimate
Has your business experienced a security incident before?
Prior incidents indicate existing vulnerabilities
Analyzing your industry risk profile...
Based on IBM, Ponemon Institute, and Canadian Privacy Commissioner data
Cost Breakdown
Your Risk Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is this estimate?
This calculator uses industry averages from reputable sources including IBM, Ponemon Institute, and the Canadian Privacy Commissioner. Your actual costs could be higher or lower depending on specific circumstances. Use this as a directional guide rather than a precise prediction.
What makes up the biggest cost of a breach?
Business disruption and downtime typically represents the largest portion (around 30%), followed by legal and regulatory costs, incident response, and long-term reputation damage.
Can I reduce these costs?
Absolutely — organizations with mature security programs experience breach costs 45-65% lower than those with minimal protection. The investment in prevention is almost always a fraction of the cost of a breach.
Is this tool free?
Yes — completely free, no signup required, provided by Nocturn3 Cybersecurity as a public service for Canadian small businesses.