The majority of companies rely on multi-vendor ecosystems to manage cybersecurity, even though such fragmented solutions lead to operational and financial strains.
Kaspersky’s study titled “Improving resilience: cybersecurity through system immunity,” revealed that 72 per cent of the companies are engaged in this practice.
The survey was conducted across the META (the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa) region. It also covered Europe, Russia, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region.
The findings reveal that nearly half of security professionals (43%) find their security stacks to be overly complex. They are also time-consuming to maintain, hampering their ability to respond swiftly to emerging threats.
Furthermore, 42% of organisations experience budget overruns attributable to overlapping solutions. Compatibility issues exacerbate these difficulties. Over 41% of respondents indicate that they cannot automate security processes effectively. They say tools lack proper integration, leading to manual interventions and increased chances of human error.
Additionally, 39% struggle with inconsistent threat visibility, as data collected from various vendors often fails to correlate seamlessly. It created blind spots and reducing overall situational awareness.
Challenges:
Despite these persistent challenges, a majority of organisations continue to operate within multi-vendor environments – 72% currently manage security across multiple providers. Interestingly, nearly half (48%) believe that a single cybersecurity provider could sufficiently meet all their needs, suggesting a recognition of the potential benefits of consolidation.
However, only 28% have adopted a single-vendor approach in practice, reflecting a cautious approach driven by concerns over over-reliance on one supplier or the perceived risks associated with vendor lock-in.
“Many organisations rely on multiple vendors by default, rather than through deliberate strategic planning. While diversification of security solutions can offer certain benefits, an unchecked increase in complexity often leads to significant resource drain and operational inefficiencies. This complexity can create critical blind spots, making it harder to maintain comprehensive threat visibility and respond effectively to emerging risks,” said Ilya Markelov, Head of Unified Platform product line at Kaspersky.
Experts recommend centralised and automated solutions such as Kaspersky Next XDR Expert. By aggregating and correlating data from multiple sources in one place and using machine-learning technologies, this solution provides effective threat detection and fast automated response.
