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New IDC study: The business value of Mandiant Consulting

Security leaders now face the expectation of driving business growth and demonstrating security's value to their boards, beyond just risk management. Mandiant Consulting assists in translating technical security efforts into measurable financial benefits. A recent IDC study found that organizations partnering with Mandiant Consulting experienced an average annual benefit of $4.3 million, achieving a 268% ROI over three years with a quick 4.1-month payback period. These findings are based on interviews with large, complex organizations averaging $17.3 billion in revenue. Google Cloud views security as a strategic business enabler that directly impacts profitability. One healthcare client found that Mandiant improved their commercial conversations, positioning their security as a market differentiator and a key reason for client selection. Mandiant also helped reduce their insurance costs by $50,000 annually. Facing resource constraints, CISOs benefit from Mandiant's frontline threat intelligence, derived from extensive incident investigations, which helps teams focus on relevant industry-specific threats. A retail organization successfully defended against targeted campaigns like those from Scattered Spider, thanks to Mandiant's tailored detection use cases. Additionally, Mandiant conducts technical audits of identity infrastructure, providing leadership with reassurance and validation for their cybersecurity programs. This independent verification strengthens messaging to boards, as confirmed by an energy-sector organization. Overall, Mandiant customers report significant improvements in cyber-resilience, attack preparedness, and security analyst efficiency, allowing internal teams to focus on strategic growth initiatives.