in their visibility . Every tool is an unreliable witness as to how effective they are , so it ’ s easy to see how challenging it becomes to understand the status of all those tools and the resulting security posture .

different ways to overcome the cyberskills gap . It ’ s well known that teams are overworked and struggle to hire the right talent . In many cases , the proliferation of security tools exacerbates this problem .

These security control failures are like cracks in a shield , weakening its protection . Adversaries exploit these cracks , breaching defences to access sensitive data or cause operational disruption . These breaches , often stemming from gaps in visibility , expose organisations to various threats , including data theft and operational disruption .

We need to recognise that the existing way of managing cybersecurity needs to evolve . It ’ s impossible to get a true understanding of security posture using siloed tools with disparate data . There is a growing need to develop a culture of proactive monitoring , swift response and on-going improvement . By optimising their existing security tools , organisations can address security control failures at their root , build a stronger defence against cyberthreats and protect their data , reputation and long-term viability .

Striking a balance between people and technology

To achieve this transformation in cybersecurity strategy , we also think of

In some scenarios , teams are fatigued by the volume of alerts being produced by all of these security controls , which leads to a vicious cycle and greater security risks . Last year , we found that large enterprises run , on average , 76 security tools , up from 64 in 2019 . We also found that 59 % of cybersecurity teams time was spent on manual reporting , up from 54 % in 2019 .

The number of tools is expected to increase in response to IT complexity , digitisation , threat actor sophistication and increasing regulation . However , budget limits and cyberskills shortages means that complexity simply cannot be managed by throwing more people at more tools .

Embracing automation

Automation is a critical way to both optimise controls and relieve the pressure on security teams , ensuring organisations can confidently manage and improve their security posture . The automation of important functions , such as asset management and security controls management , empowers CISOs and their

Jonathan Gill , CEO , Panaseer

EVERY TOOL IS AN UNRELIABLE WITNESS AS TO HOW EFFECTIVE THEY ARE .

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