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The Biggest Mistake Security Teams Make When Buying Tools

DARK Reading, Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024

Security teams often confuse tool purchasing with program management. They should focus on what a security program means to them, and what they are trying to accomplish.

I've had the pleasure of speaking to hundreds of security teams, and the biggest mistake I've seen is that they often mistake tool purchasing with program management, meaning they often think of the tool driving the program, rather the tool being a part of the program. Instead of focusing on the tool, security teams should focus on what a security program means to them, and what they are trying to accomplish. Below, I share insights that can improve your cybersecurity strategy.

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