This guide examines why organisations are consolidating security vendors to reduce complexity and risk. It reviews four major areas: user protection, network security, breach detection and response, and multi-cloud security. The document explains challenges such as overlapping tools, inconsistent firewall policies, excessive client software, and alert fatigue. Cisco solutions like Secure Access, SASE, AI-assisted firewall management, and XDR are presented as examples of consolidation in action. The shift from “best-of-breed” to “best-of-suite” is framed as a practical way to simplify management while maintaining strong protection. The overall goal is improved visibility, faster response, and lower operational overhead.

Join for free to read