Complexity is an obstacle to effective security tools

Although IT operations personnel often help influence the selection of cyber security tools, nearly two out of three say complexity is one of the biggest hindrances in their effectiveness. The study by privileged access management company Thycotic shows complexity in deployment is cited by30 percent and complexity in daily use by 34 percent. 'Security tools that are complex to deploy and difficult to use on a daily basis can negatively impact the tool's effectiveness,' says Joseph Carson, chief security scientist at Thycotic. 'If IT Ops does not adopt and even embrace a security tool, it risks becoming a waste of… [Continue Reading]