As a study by Trend Micro shows: a large number of security tools are driving the outsourcing of detection and response. But a third of German SOCs (Security Operation Centers) are overwhelmed by the multitude of security solutions in the company.
Trend Micro, one of the world's leading providers of cybersecurity solutions, publishes new study results. This shows that large German companies use an average of 25 different security solutions (29 worldwide). Given this high number, it is becoming increasingly difficult for security operations centers (SOCs) to prioritize alerts and effectively control security risks.
Up to 29 security solutions in the company
The globally conducted, independent study * shows that SOC teams tasked with identifying and responding to emerging security threats face considerable challenges. The large number of an average of 29 different security solutions in companies worldwide (Germany: 25) makes it difficult for them to prioritize. In global companies with over 10.000 employees, the number of security tools in use even increases to 46.
Analysis data from the security tools remain unused
A third (33 percent) of the respondents from Germany (51 percent worldwide) stated that although the solutions are used within the company, SOC teams do not use the information and data for their analysis. They give the following reasons, among others:
- Lack of integration (42 percent worldwide, 30 percent in Germany)
- Lack of qualified specialists for operation (39 percent worldwide, 36 percent in Germany)
- Difficulties in implementation (38 percent worldwide, 45 percent in Germany)
- Outdated equipment (37 percent worldwide, 27 percent in Germany)
- Lack of trust (20 percent worldwide, 15 percent in Germany)
SOC teams drown in warning messages - up to 70 percent of them say that (Image: Trend Micro).
“The proliferation of security tools is becoming more and more common in global companies of all sizes. With a view to incident detection and response, however, this can lead to rising and sometimes unknown costs, ”emphasizes Richard Werner, Business Consultant at Trend Micro.
Managed services as an opportunity for the channel
Managed services can help to master internal technical challenges. As the study shows, 84 percent of German respondents (92 percent worldwide) are considering outsourcing their detection and response. A central platform offers transparency and an overview of all information in order to optimize reaction times in the event of security incidents.
“In addition to paying for licenses and maintenance, SOC teams are increasingly stressed trying to manage multiple solutions at the same time. If they are unable to prioritize alarms, the company can also be vulnerable to security incidents. It is therefore not surprising that many rely on SOC-as-a-Service, ”explains Christina Decker, Head of Channel and Alliances at Trend Micro Germany. "There is also a clear deficit in SecOps resources and the necessary specialist knowledge that channel companies could resolve through a combination of qualified specialists, better tools and managed services."
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