Simplifying Cybersecurity Solutions for Better Outcome

By Apac CIO Outlook | Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Analyzing cybersecurity stacks and implementing only the solution that works is crucial to get an actual return on cybersecurity investment.

Fremont, CA: In cybersecurity, more investment in solutions does not guarantee more security. As security threats evolve, defense solutions have also increased. Organizations often build sophisticated security stacks hoping more solutions will provide better protection. However, sophistication does not mean safety. Overly complex security solutions can increase susceptibility by concealing vital security weaknesses while exhausting crucial organizational resources.

A Simplified Approach to Cybersecurity Makes Business Sense

Organizations need to step away from patching vulnerabilities with more solutions as they are faced with advanced complex threats. Analyzing cybersecurity stacks and implementing only the solution that works is crucial to get an actual return on cybersecurity investment. Thus simplifying the cybersecurity solution stack can minimize costs and make the organization more secure.

Leveraging OS Native Controls Should Be a Cornerstone of Security Posture

Having a proactive approach to cybersecurity is more than just implementing the right security solutions. An effective antivirus solution offers the foundation of a robust security posture, but this does not mean that organizations need third-party solutions. Effective antivirus protection can come from OS native control and Microsoft Defender.

Overly Complicated Security Stacks Incur a High Cost

The issue with the increasing sophistication of cybersecurity solutions is not only the waste of costs, but it also takes a tremendous toll on the increasingly less human resources. Investing in numerous solutions can be harmful because even for the most advanced security solutions, a human agent is still needed to classify urgent threats from false alarms.