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Solutions Review\u2019s\u00a0<\/strong><\/i>Contributed Content Series<\/u><\/strong><\/i><\/a> is a collection of contributed articles written by thought leaders in enterprise software categories.\u00a0 Julian Martin of Mimecast<\/a> takes the helm and helps navigate through the waves of cyber complexity by applying an integration mindset.<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n

The complexity afflicting cybersecurity teams far and wide is well-documented. From widespread staffing shortages to bloated tool sprawl, cloud-based hybrid enterprises are navigating a sea of complications when defending against highly sophisticated threats. In response, the concept of tool consolidation has emerged as a hot-button buzzword– the silver bullet for finding a simplified solution to the complexity problem. But beneath the surface and beyond the untrained eye, the situation isn\u2019t really that simple.<\/p>\n

Sure, it may make sense in theory. By reducing the amount of spawl in their stack, organizations can enhance the efficiency of strained security teams AND cut spending simultaneously. With fewer tools to manage, IT analysts capitalize on the power of additional bandwidth to strengthen their security posture. A lower cyber spending rate helps weather the headwinds of our current macroeconomic climate. The CISO and CFO both ride off into the sunset happily ever after. Everybody wins. End scene.<\/p>\n

However, in reality, we\u2019re not exactly talking about a movie script here– and finding real solutions to cyber complexity will require more than short-sighted consolidation. Merely eliminating business-critical tools in the spirit of addition by subtraction isn\u2019t the remedy that some within the cybersecurity community have made it out to be.<\/p>\n

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Navigating Cyber Complexity<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The Optimization Approach<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Getting rid of a few redundant tools here and there is one thing, especially when they are outdated or underutilized. But it\u2019s important to remember that the myriad best-in-class products within an overarching architecture were designed, selected, and purchased for a reason: to protect critical business functions or processes susceptible to attacks. Those functions and processes stay in the crosshairs of cyber threats even after the \u201cnon-essential\u201d tools protecting them have been consolidated.<\/p>\n

In most cases, the missing link is rooted in disparate systems lacking integration and interoperability. If an organization trims its security arsenal from 30 tools to 20, but the 20 remaining products are all siloed and unable to seamlessly integrate, consolidating is hurting their cause more than helping it. Maybe the reduction delivered value from a resource allocation or monetary standpoint, but if analysts are still juggling 20 different admin consoles and platforms simultaneously, the organization is no less susceptible to a major breach than it was before.<\/p>\n

Optimization, not consolidation, is the most effective approach to navigating the complexity of the cyber threat landscape. Rather than placing all your eggs in one basket via consolidated single-platform solutions that are more laborious and time-intensive than they seem, optimizing the existing tech stack with an integration-first mindset offers a clear roadmap for maximizing efficiency and ROI. By ensuring all tools within the stack are fully configured, integrated, and interoperable, organizations can make impactful progress toward simplification that doesn\u2019t sacrifice security.<\/p>\n

Cultivating an Optimized Framework<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Optimized security architectures start with investing in best-of-breed vendors offering interoperable solutions that align the security stack with an organization\u2019s unique risk profile. It also generates a holistic lens of the entire attack surface viewable through a single pane of glass, empowering analysts to centralize defenses through cross-functional threat intelligence sharing, AI-enabled automation, and continuous data connectivity that safeguards high-priority attack vectors.<\/p>\n