Cybersecurity leaders are increasingly challenged to optimize their investments while maintaining effective security solutions. This piece highlights three costly mistakes in WAF selection and management, including delays in evaluation and deployment, underestimating total cost of ownership, and hindering agile development. Each mistake is compounded by common procurement pitfalls leading to wasted resources and potential security vulnerabilities.
The first mistake involves prolonged timelines for evaluating and deploying security solutions. Extended proof-of-concept phases can expose applications to risks while delaying improvements. By streamlining these processes and clearly defining goals, security teams can enhance efficiency. The second mistake concerns the total cost of ownership; organizations must account for ongoing expenses beyond the initial contract. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, security leaders can gain insights into potential hidden costs associated with WAFs.
Lastly, traditional WAFs can impede agile development processes, resulting in lost productivity and innovation. Modern WAF solutions are recommended to enable faster development cycles while maintaining security. By understanding and mitigating these pitfalls, organizations can optimize their security investments and enhance operational performance.
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