The ROI of Dark Web Monitoring: Building a Business Case for the Board

Getting budget for new security tools is tough. Board members speak the language of finance, not FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt). To secure investment for threat intelligence, you need to demonstrate ROI.

Quantifying Risk

Start by calculating the potential cost of a breach. IBM's Cost of a Data Breach Report puts the average cost at over $4 million. If DarkLake helps you prevent just one significant incident, the ROI is exponential.

Operational Efficiency

Factor in the time saved by your SOC team. Automated alerts from DarkLake replace hours of manual investigation. Calculate the hourly rate of your analysts multiplied by the hours saved per week. This "soft cost" saving often pays for the subscription alone.