Cyber Risk Intelligence Initiative
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The Cyber Risk Intelligence Report is an independent research publication authored by Shriyan Avadhanula. It synthesizes complex threat data from authoritative sources—including IBM, Verizon, and the U.S. Government—into actionable, quantified insights for corporate boards and executive leadership.
Annual Publication Cycle
Published once a year, each edition is rigorously updated to reflect the latest threat landscape. It features a proprietary Industry Risk Index, deep-dive case studies on historical governance failures, and strategic forecasts of emerging vulnerabilities like AI-weaponization and supply chain compromise.
Navigating the Platform
Use the global sidebar to explore the platform:
- About Me: Analyst background, technical projects, and industrial certifications.
- The Report: Access the live interactive dashboard, segmented into the Risk Index, Case Studies, and Emerging Threats.
- Document Center: Directly view or open full PDF reports, raw Excel scoring models, and Word document briefs.
About Me
I am a high school student based in Virginia, with a primary focus on the intersection of cybersecurity, finance, and technical development. My work is driven by a strong interest in understanding how complex technological infrastructures interact with strategic business risk and governance.
My background includes extensive technical project development. At age 16, I designed and filed a provisonal patent for DataShadow, an architecture built around the concept of "data as a financial portfolio." I am actively involved in software development, utilizing JavaScript and Python-based models to build robust digital solutions.
In addition to technical development, I have a deep interest in corporate finance, risk operations, and the structural integrity of digital systems. As of June 2026, I have completed 12 industrial certifications and virtual job simulations across top-tier financial and technology institutions, getting mentorship from an M&A firm's senior partner and using that knowledge to independently make "credible and hard working employee level" projects, bridging the gap between technical capability and business strategy.
The Cyber Risk Intelligence Report is an annual, independent research publication I author to quantify and analyze industry-wide cybersecurity risks using authoritative datasets.
Industrial Certifications
- Goldman Sachs (Risk & Ops)
- Citi (Investment Banking)
- JPMorgan (Investment Banking)
- Bank of America (Private Bank)
- PNC (Financial Services)
- Mastercard (Cybersecurity)
- IBM (AI Literacy)
- IBM (Cybersecurity Fundamentals)
- IBM (Data Fundamentals)
- Microsoft (Power Automate)
- HubSpot (Digital Marketing)
- + Additional virtual programs
Document Center
Access the official publications, raw datasets, and case study documents.
Industry Risk Index
A proprietary scoring model assigning a quantitative risk score to 17 industries based on three weighted components: average breach cost (40%), attack frequency (30%), and recovery burden (30%). All inputs sourced from IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2025 and Verizon DBIR 2025.
| Rank | Industry | 2025 Breach Cost | Risk Band | Est. Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | $7.42M | Critical | 90+ |
| 2 | Government | $2.86M | Critical | 82+ |
| 3 | Financial | $5.56M | High Risk | 75+ |
| 4 | Industrial | $5.00M | High Risk | 72+ |
| 5 | Energy | $4.83M | High Risk | 70+ |
| 6 | Technology | $4.79M | High Risk | 68+ |
| 7 | Pharmaceuticals | $4.61M | Moderate | 60+ |
| 8 | Education | $3.80M | Moderate | 58+ |
| 9 | Retail | $3.54M | Moderate | 55+ |
| 10 | Transportation | $3.98M | Moderate | 50+ |
| 11 | Services | $4.56M | Moderate | 48+ |
| 12 | Communications | $3.75M | Moderate | 45+ |
| 13 | Research | $3.79M | Moderate | 44+ |
| 14 | Consumer | $3.72M | Lower Risk | 40+ |
| 15 | Hospitality | $4.03M | Lower Risk | 35+ |
| 16 | Media | $4.22M | Lower Risk | 30+ |
| 17 | Entertainment | $4.43M | Minimal | 22+ |