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OPINION gaining a strategic oversite is crucial so pitfalls such as the ones below can be avoided:
There is a growing need for a more critical and streamlined approach to security.
• Increased complexity: Running an efficient IT team is critical to avoid fatigue and mishandling. With an existing global shortage of IT talent, and stretched tech teams, managing multiple tools creates an operational overhead for IT and security teams. This added complexity and inefficiency can be detrimental to a business’ s security posture.
• Visibility gaps: Excess solutions can create a convoluted patchwork-like effect of security coverage with gaps all in between. Risks can go undetected between systems and tools that are operating in silos. It is also difficult to identify blind spots in these environments leaving parts of businesses unknowingly vulnerable.
• Multiple tools, multiple entry points: With interconnected systems, and third-party partners often deploying tools, the attack surface extends far beyond the company’ s direct control. This places businesses at a higher risk if partners don’ t have secure systems in place.
• Higher costs: Overlapping solutions can waste resources without adding value. There can be instances where tools may protect the same elements and are unnecessary yet add to business costs.
A streamlined approach, a consolidated view
Rather than continuing to buy more tools, there is a growing need for a more critical and streamlined approach to security. This approach not only ensures robust protection and enhanced visibility but also ensures investments are being focused on the most effective, high-impact solutions.
By adopting a simplified security portfolio, businesses can use one solution to cover multiple areas. With an integrated approach, where tools communicate with each other, businesses gain more comprehensive security coverage. Managed Service Providers are one example of how
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