CISO Alert: Security Tool Fatigue Is Real — and Dangerous
More tools ≠ more security. In fact, 68% of orgs use 11+ security tools — and many are facing alert fatigue, talent strain, and visibility gaps.
Key lessons for CISOs:
More dashboards = less clarity. Tool sprawl leads to noise, missed threats, and wasted budget.
Redundant tools ≠ value. Many platforms overlap, offering the same functions in different UIs.
Talent gets stretched thin. New tools require onboarding, management, and integration.
The illusion of coverage. Without full ecosystem visibility, risks go unnoticed and unowned.
Solutions that work:
・Take inventory of tools and evaluate actual usage.
・Prioritize integration over expansion.
・Invest in training and unifying data—not flashy features.
・Embrace platform consolidation for long-term security resilience.
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https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/04/07/ciso-security-platform-fatigue/