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More security tools = better protection, right?
In theory, yes. But in reality, stacking too many disconnected tools can actually make your security weaker.
Many organizations juggle multiple IT management platforms, hoping to cover every base.
But here’s the big issue: When these tools don’t work together, they often create more problems than they solve.
According to JumpCloud’s IT-security report, 45% of security professionals blame fragmented tools for blind spots and inefficiencies.
The fix? Simplification through unification. 🤜🤛
The Problem with Multiple Fragmented Tools
At first, adding more security solutions seems like a good idea. Each one promises better protection for a specific problem. But here’s where things start to break down:
- Scattered data. Your IT and security teams need a complete view of threats and vulnerabilities. But when data is spread across multiple platforms, it’s harder to connect the dots and act quickly.
- Wasted time. Jumping between different dashboards to monitor threats, manage users, or update security settings slows down response times and buries teams in manual work.
- Increased vulnerability. More tools mean more potential for misconfigurations and unpatched gaps. If IT and security teams can’t coordinate seamlessly, attackers will find and exploit those weak spots.
In short, more tools lead to more complexity, higher costs, and slower responses to threats.
Unified Tools Make a Big Difference
Companies that simplify their tech stacks by bringing IT and security together under a single system see major benefits:
- Better visibility. With 49% of respondents believing unified tools improve visibility and control over users, devices, and access.
- Stronger security. With 2 in 3 respondents confirming consolidated security tools improve their overall security posture.
- Higher productivity. With all respondents reporting at least a 25% boost in productivity after unification.
Unifying IT and security into a single, streamlined approach leads to faster responses, better protection, and less wasted effort. ✅
Simplify Your Organization’s Security Without Sacrifice
So, how do you reduce complexity while keeping security strong? Here are three steps to get started: 👇
- Audit your security stack. Take a close look at all the security tools your company is using. Are there overlaps, redundancies, or tools that aren’t delivering value? Cutting down on unnecessary tools is the first step toward a more streamlined, efficient security strategy.
- Invest in a unified platform. Instead of relying on multiple tools, look for a solution that combines identity, device, and access management in one place. This makes it easier for IT and security teams to work from the same data and respond quickly to threats.
- Adopt proactive security practices. Security should be built into IT processes, not treated as an afterthought. Automate patching, enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA), and ensure Zero Trust policies are applied consistently across all users and devices.
By taking these steps, your organization moves from a fragmented, reactive security approach to a unified, proactive one.
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Managing cybersecurity shouldn’t feel like putting out fires with a dozen different hoses. ☠️
When visibility, control, and security measures work together in one place, teams can move faster, eliminate gaps, and strengthen security.
It’s time to cut through the complexity and take control! Download JumpCloud’s IT-security report for detailed insights or book a demo to see our unified platform in action.
Cause, why fight security fires when you can prevent them in the first place?
