{"id":443,"date":"2023-02-15T02:57:22","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T01:57:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.payinbits.com\/home\/?p=443"},"modified":"2023-02-15T03:27:48","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T02:27:48","slug":"which-security-platform-works-best-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.payinbits.com\/home\/blog\/which-security-platform-works-best-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Security Platform Works Best for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ask the right questions. Get the right answers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Choosing the right security platform<\/strong><\/p>\n

Finding a security platform for your organization can be a difficult task. In cybersecurity, the term \u201cplatform\u201d has become overused, making it difficult to cut through the noise and understand which factors matter in choosing the best option for your business. The platform you choose today can act as a foundation for your security maturity posture for the next few years and should be chosen carefully.<\/span><\/p>\n

Enterprise security teams are challenged by too much data, too many tools, and not enough resources. It\u2019s time for a different way to unify security data, tools, and teams, and there\u2019s a strong need to tie everything together in one place\u2014the benefit of an integrated security platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What to look for\u00a0in a security platform<\/strong><\/p>\n

To find a holistic, integrated cybersecurity platform that can be effective now and into the future, you should take into account: \u2013 Considerations around moving your data
\n\u2013 Options for deployment<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Connections you\u2019ll need to other tools
\n\u2013 Openness and adaptability of the platform
\n\u2013 Orchestration and automation capabilities
\n\u2013 Threat intelligence integration
\n\u2013 Connecting SOC teams
\n\u2013 Risk management and dashboarding capabilities \u2013 Services support<\/span><\/p>\n

Consider the following key questions to help understand your options for choosing a security platform and determine which one may be best for your organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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  1. Do you have to move your data to get value?<\/strong>Many security platforms require moving all of your data onto that platform to access it. While putting all your data in one place seems like a good idea, it can be complex and expensive. Furthermore, it can mean addressing important privacy and data residency issues.<\/span>\n

    From a cost and complexity perspective, it can be beneficial for a platform to connect to your data where it\u2019s already located, without the need to move it. This approach can complement your existing tools and help you maximize investments you\u2019ve already made while still providing a centralized view and access to data already spread across various tools.<\/span><\/li>\n

  2. Can you deploy the platform\u00a0on premises, in a public cloud,\u00a0or a private cloud?<\/strong>Many security platforms are available only as cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) solutions. While it may be the right approach for you, many organizations aren\u2019t ready for a cloud-only solution and may need the flexibility of a hybrid, multicloud architecture. With many organizations\u2019 workloads still on premises, a security platform offering the flexibly to run on premises, in a public cloud or a private cloud, or as a SaaS solution can be valuable. Rather than limiting yourself to one deployment option, look for a flexible architecture that can be deployed in hybrid, multicloud environments.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Does the platform support\u00a0connections and integrations\u00a0to third-party tools?<\/strong>With the range of security tools organizations use today, it\u2019s unlikely that all of them will be from one vendor. Some security platforms are built to only integrate a specific vendor\u2019s tools and could be limiting. If you use security tools from many different vendors, look for a platform that supports open connections to a range of security and IT tools. Look for an option that includes: \u2013 A large ecosystem of partners
    \n\u2013 An open software development kit (SDK)
    \n\u2013 Support services for adding your own custom connections<\/p>\n

    This approach can help determine whether the platform will work with your tools and help reduce the need to rip and replace existing tools.<\/li>\n

  4. Does the platform adapt as your security program changes?<\/strong>When choosing a platform, it can be important to consider one that\u2019s open and flexible enough to support your security program as it changes. Consider whether it offers:
    \n\u2013 Open standards
    \n\u2013 Open source technology
    \n\u2013 Open connections<\/p>\n

    An open platform connects to third-party tools and supports custom connections and development. This approach can help reduce vendor lock-in and promote interoperability with multiple security and IT tools.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    1. Can it provide core orchestration,\u00a0automation and response\u00a0capabilities?<\/strong>Security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) solutions are often positioned as platforms themselves. But SOAR capabilities can be stronger when built into your main security platform, rather than offered separately. Look for a security platform that includes SOAR as a core function to help increase the efficiency of your security team across a range of workflows and security use cases. While SOAR has traditionally been focused on the incident response side of threat management, when it\u2019s built into a more comprehensive platform it can also provide benefits for other areas, like data security, and help bring together security operations center (SOC) and data security teams.<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. How does it support integrating threat intelligence?<\/strong>Security analysts often use a variety of threat feeds and different products
      \nto comb through threat intelligence and inform their research and decisions. Consider whether the platform provides threat intelligence reports and how the intelligence is integrated with other capabilities as well as what threat intelligence vendors are supported. Integrating threat intelligence into your security platform can reduce a security analyst\u2019s workload and allow for more prompt and informed decisions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      1. Does the platform help connect disparate teams?<\/strong>Many security platforms are geared primarily toward security operations and the security operations center (SOC). However, SOC teams often need to work with others, such as data security teams, to investigate and resolve incidents. When the platform can make it easier for these teams to collaborate and share information, it can increase their efficiency and decrease the time it takes to respond to a threat or breach. When evaluating security platforms, look for one that goes beyond the traditional SOC and can connect your organization\u2019s security environment and teams more holistically.<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. Does the platform provide risk\u00a0management and dashboarding\u00a0capabilities?<\/strong>With dozens of security tools, security leaders can find themselves overwhelmed trying to process the disparate, subjective definitions of risk generated by their tools as well as prioritizing remediation. For security executives seeking to quickly and efficiently minimize their business\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>risk profile, they need a solution that normalizes and contextualizes risk data, facilitates prioritization and helps them determine the best course of action to reduce overall risk. Your security platform should be able to provide native risk management capabilities to collect and contextualize risk data from across your security environment.<\/span><\/li>\n
      3. <\/span>Does the vendor offer services in addition to software?<\/strong>While a security platform is a powerful tool, you may find that you need additional services specific to your organization or security program, whether that\u2019s upfront advisory or consulting around your security strategy, hybrid models to support where you need it most, or fully managed security services. Choosing a platform vendor that also offers additional security services can make it easier to add those services and integrate them with your security platform.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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        Understand your core security platform needs and wants<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Platform approaches can be a way to streamline security data, tools, and teams. Yet with many different options available, it\u2019s important to understand the answers to these key questions when considering what security platform is right for your organization:<\/span><\/p>\n