CISO's Guide To Security Vendor Consolidation
Search Security, Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
Organizations adopt a multitude of disparate security tools over time, which often results in tool overlap and added complexity for protecting systems and data.
There's a staggering array of cybersecurity vendors in the market today. Like with all security controls and tools, CISOs should assess whether they need every vendor they use currently -- and might use in the future.
In some cases, these assessments lead to vendor consolidation -- the process of strategically reducing the number of vendors in use for operational and strategic benefits, financial advantages and security improvements.
Let's examine the benefits and challenges of security vendor consolidation and explore how CISOs can assess their vendor portfolio.