Security teams are investing in more tools than ever – but visibility into real risk is still elusive. Why? Because too many tools are locked inside closed ecosystems that don’t share data or context.
A vendor-agnostic security strategy changes that. It gives you the flexibility to integrate best-in-class tools, eliminate blind spots, and build a stronger, more agile cybersecurity program. It’s also a core enabler of modern frameworks like continuous threat exposure management (CTEM).
In this post, we’ll explore how a vendor-agnostic approach, powered by exposure assessment platforms (EAPs), helps you manage risk smarter – by unifying your attack surface and helping your team focus on what matters most.
The risks of vendor lock-in in cybersecurity
Security teams rely on a mix of tools from different vendors. According to the 2023 Gartner® Technology Adoption Roadmap for Large Enterprises Survey, “cybersecurity leaders indicated that on average their organizations had 43 tools in their cybersecurity product portfolios, and 5% of the leaders indicated their organizations had over 100 tools”. When those tools don’t speak the same language, you’re left with siloed data and a fragmented security strategy. That’s how blind spots are born – and how critical vulnerabilities slip through the cracks.
On top of that, being locked into a single vendor makes it costly and complicated to switch solutions, often forcing organizations to stick with suboptimal tools. Instead of driving innovation, you have limited options that lead to unnecessary spending on add-ons that may not fully meet your needs.
How a vendor-agnostic approach powers CTEM
CTEM is designed to be proactive, contextual, and continuous. It’s about knowing what exposures exist, which on ..
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