Total Economic Impact Study of Protegrity

This document is a Total Economic Impact™ study commissioned by Protegrity and conducted by Forrester Consulting. The study aims to evaluate the potential return on investment (ROI) that enterprises may achieve by deploying the Protegrity Data Security Platform. It outlines the financial impact of Protegrity on organizations, emphasizing the importance of data protection for compliance and business decision-making. The study includes an analysis of benefits, costs, and risks associated with the investment. Key findings indicate a three-year ROI of 144% and a net present value (NPV) of $3.21 million. The analysis highlights improved productivity of the data protection team, reduced data breach insurance premiums, and increased profitability from better data usage. Additionally, it discusses unquantified benefits such as data breach cost savings and improved compliance documentation. The framework provided serves as a guide for organizations considering the investment in Protegrity, detailing the multistep approach taken to assess the impact of the platform.