[Security Efforts Fail]
Why even well-intentioned information security efforts fail
Buying tools without a strategy
A security incident shocks leadership. Expensive tools like SIEM, XDR, and SOAR are quickly purchased. Without a clear strategy, they become isolated solutions that add complexity instead of security.

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Teams overwhelmed
Existing IT staff are suddenly expected to be cybersecurity experts. Without proper training and processes, frustration and poor outcomes follow.
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Process chaos
Processes look good on paper but aren’t embedded in daily operations. Incident response takes hours instead of minutes because no one knows who does what
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Compliance pressure
Under regulatory pressure (NIS2, ISO 27001, DORA), processes are documented but don’t work in practice. Audits are passed, but real security doesn’t happen.
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