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The risk of IT tool overload – how scaling back leads to stronger protection
Toby Alcock , CTO at Logicalis , discusses the pitfalls of tool overload and the benefits to a streamlined approach to cybersecurity .
In 2024 , cybersecurity was at its sharpest and most sophisticated . Supercharged by emerging technologies such as AI , cybercrime was and still is at an all-time high , so it is unsurprising that security is a priority concern for businesses .
In response to this evolving threat , the IT market has exploded with tools targeting specific vulnerabilities such as firewalls and endpoint detection and IT leaders are investing in securing their expanding IT infrastructure . The average enterprise has 10 – 15 security vendors and 60 – 70 tools to defend itself and protect valuable data according to Panaseer ’ s 2022 Security Leaders Peer Report . Despite this , businesses are still falling victim to attacks . The Logicalis CIO Report found that 83 % of businesses suffered a cyberhack in 2023 , and over half of CIOs feel unprepared for another .
With security ecosystems expanding , it is important to understand that more tools do not necessarily mean greater protection . A toolbox of solutions often leads to a weakened security posture which is complex and , often , unmanageable .
The data boom and modern work
Businesses have grown their data footprints exponentially . The total amount of data created globally up until 2020 is projected to triple by 2025 according to Statista . In recent years we have seen businesses reach a peak in their Digital Transformation journey and to facilitate remote and hybrid working , many have moved much of their data from on-premises to the cloud to allow employees to access real-time data from any location . www . intelligentcxo . com
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