Trends Report

The CISO’s Guide To Microsoft Investments

Pick Your Battles To Avoid Overconsolidation

September 28th, 2023
Jeff Pollard, VP, Principal Analyst
Jeff Pollard VP, Principal Analyst
Jess Burn, Principal Analyst
Jess Burn Principal Analyst
With contributors:
Joseph Blankenship , Stephanie Balaouras , Zachary Dallas

Summary

Large security vendors and hyperscalers, including Microsoft, continue to expand their cybersecurity product and service portfolios. Microsoft’s extensive enterprise reach, massive partner network, and enormous influence in the C-suite puts pressure on CIOs and CISOs to consolidate on it as much as possible for cybersecurity. This report helps security leaders understand Microsoft’s cybersecurity portfolio, the tactics it uses, and how to manage peer and executive pressure to single-source security technology.

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