Extract from Ivonne Ojeda’s article “Navigating the Twists and Turns of IP Theft Investigations”
The FBI estimates that each year, intellectual property (IP) theft costs organizations between $225 billion and $600 billion. Given these numbers, it comes as no surprise that IP theft is a growing concern. Large firms, including tech giants like Apple, Tesla and Google aren’t immune from IP theft. Even with advanced security measures, valuable data still finds its way out the door – underscoring the vulnerability of even the most secure organizations.
We recently hosted a webinar with Andy Jacobs, Solutions Engineer at Cellebrite Enterprise Solutions and Jared Barnhart, Head of CX Strategy and Customer Advocacy to talk about the role of digital forensics within IP theft investigations.
The Ease of Data Capture
One of the reasons IP theft is so prevalent is the ease with which data can be captured and transferred. With the advent of cloud syncing and fast data transfer methods, everyone is susceptible to data theft. A company can suddenly find its proprietary technology in the hands of a competitor, simply because an employee transferred sensitive information.
