Effectively coordinating and managing multiprovider cybersecurity portfolios require a distinct skill set.
Let's examine the following challenges of the multiprovider cybersecurity model, as well as strategies for dealing with them.
A cybersecurity program that uses multiple service providers often has tools that don't seamlessly integrate with each other.
Consider deploying a security orchestration, automation and response tool, which can help analyze data and automate workflows across multiple security products, bridging gaps and creating a more cohesive security posture.
When managing products and services from multiple vendors, the risk grows that cybersecurity tools' functionality overlaps.
Review and audit the multiprovider cybersecurity portfolio on a regular basis, identifying areas of overlap and considering tool consolidation where possible.
When investing in new tools, aim to select those that either offer broad cybersecurity capabilities or that integrate well with the existing portfolio.
Invest in a centralized management platform that offers a unified view of the environment and control across multiple tools.
Establish clear security policies that dictate software update timelines and standard configurations, ensuring teams maintain consistency across tools.
Consider consolidating network and security operations to reduce complexity, but be aware that doing so may result in further tool overlap.
This increases the chance that a new tool interoperates with others in a multiprovider cybersecurity environment.
A multiprovider cybersecurity approach requires enterprise security teams to be proficient in using each product or service.
As you hire, look for professionals with certifications or experience in specific tools currently in use in the portfolio.
When multiple tools are responsible for managing security events, assessing the performance and ROI of a specific cybersecurity tool can be daunting.
When weighing a new cybersecurity product or service, consider first and primarily how well it meets the security program's requirements - rather than comparing it to its competitors.
For each existing tool in a multivendor cybersecurity portfolio, establish clear performance metrics and KPIs that are based on the organization's needs, not the vendor's capabilities.
Use integrated dashboards to track performance and ensure every tool is delivering value.
Keep in mind that, if the organization decides to integrate network and security operations, these metrics will not necessarily be the exclusive domain of security.
The challenges of managing a multiprovider cybersecurity portfolio are daunting, but with planning and a little creativity, CISOs can successfully tackle them.
The key is to remember that, while diversifying your tools can strengthen your defense, it's equally essential to ensure these tools work in concert with the entire trained IT staff and environment.
This Cyber News was published on www.techtarget.com. Publication date: Fri, 15 Dec 2023 21:13:05 +0000