Security architectures have become bloated, fragmented, and unsustainable. What began as well-intentioned investments in layered defense has evolved into a tangled web of bolt-on solutions doing more harm than good.
This isn’t just a feeling shared by CISOs, it’s backed by data. In a recent study from IBM and Palo Alto Networks, researchers found that the average organization now manages 83 security tools from 29 vendors. The result: rising complexity, tool sprawl, and mounting pressure on already-stretched teams.
