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Cybersecurity complexity poses a growing insider threat, costing businesses 5% of revenue

The increasing complexity of cybersecurity systems presents a significant insider threat, not from malicious actors, but from the sheer volume of tools and controls. Organizations are managing an average of 83 security solutions from 29 vendors, leading to wasted resources and reduced efficiency. This complexity costs businesses an estimated 5% of their annual revenue. To combat this, leaders must first gain visibility into their security spending, then identify imbalances in their investments, and finally, simplify their security stack with clear intent. AI

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IMPACT AI is mentioned as a potential force multiplier for complexity, not a solution, indicating a minor impact on AI operators.

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Cybersecurity complexity poses a growing insider threat, costing businesses 5% of revenue

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 · Kevin Lynch, Forbes Councils Member ·

    Why Complexity Is The Insider Threat Hiding In Plain Sight

    This causes teams to spend more time managing technology than improving outcomes.