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Smarter cyber security, stronger ROI


Organisations are spending and deploying more cyber security solutions than ever before


Driven by an urgent need to protect assets and data, budgets have grown exponentially to combat an ever- evolving threat landscape. Yet, despite this massive


investment, a significant gap remains. The UK government’s latest cyber security breaches survey, released in June, revealed just over four in 10 businesses reported a cyber security breach in the last 12 months. This statistic highlights a fundamental problem: simply having solutions doesn’t guarantee protection. C-level executives often lack the


clarity and insight to know if their cyber security investments are truly providing value. Without visibility into whether tools are fully deployed, utilised or even addressing critical threats, they’re left questioning if their spending is effective. This uncertainty is a major


source of inefficiency, leading to underutilised technology, overlapping tools and security gaps. Ultimately, it results in a poor return on investment on what are often multi-million-pound projects. Without a clear picture of their security posture, companies struggle


to react quickly. This frustration is keenly felt by security professionals themselves, who often cite difficulties in tracking down crucial vendor information or keeping pace with the rapid evolution of vendor technology.


ESPROFILER: DEMONSTRATING VALUE AND GAINING CONFIDENCE To counter these significant challenges, ESProfiler — a UK-based cyber security technology platform — has developed a game-changing solution. Its SaaS-based, real-time portfolio management platform provides complete visibility over all your cyber security tools. The goal is to move beyond a simple inventory and provide intelligence that supports strategic decision-making. The platform’s core value is


its ability to give enterprises an accurate, comprehensive view of their tools, including all associated commercial and contractual information, and most importantly, to quantify their security capabilities. This unique feature allows


companies to identify overlapping technologies, providing a clear pathway to consolidate their investments and optimise their budget. Instead of buying yet another tool, organisations can finally see which of their existing solutions can be better leveraged. Additionally, ESProfiler allows


you to compare your tools against a number of established industry frameworks, this feature helps you understand how your current solutions will protect you against the latest threats while also highlighting critical gaps in your defence. This insight empowers


organisations to make more strategic decisions about future investments.


A REVOLUTION IN CYBER SECURITY BUDGETING ESProfiler CEO, Louis Holt, believes this platform will revolutionise how executives manage their cyber security budgets moving forward. “Cyber security has grown from being a ‘nice-to-have’ to an absolute focus for all enterprises,” he states. “The numbers speak for themselves. In 2004, companies were spending approximately $3.5bn (£2.5bn) globally on cyber security; by 2024, that figure had skyrocketed to $190bn (£140bn). “Despite this massive growth


and the number of cyber security providers multiplying into the thousands, organisations still struggle to understand if these solutions are actually providing value and protecting them from a potential attack.” Holt is confident that ESProfiler is


the answer. “We work with some of the largest enterprises in the world to solve this problem and give them the confidence that they’re getting value for money. We help them reduce costs, consolidate technology and optimise solutions that aren’t fully deployed or configured. We also provide clear evidence of the gaps and areas they should be looking to invest in,” he explains. “We believe every enterprise should be looking to leverage a portfolio management platform to allow them to invest with confidence.” ESProfiler’s mission is to empower


leaders to make smarter, more confident financial decisions about their cyber security spending and strategy. By bringing clarity to security investments, the platform ensures cyber security isn’t just a cost centre, but a strategic asset that provides demonstrable value and genuine protection.


For further information


Find out more and book a demo at: esprofiler.com


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