Security software ranges from singular antivirus tools all the way up to full SIEM suites that connect all parts of a network. Businesses need to choose security software based on their available IT resources to ensure they can make the best use of the tools they choose. They should also make sure the tools they choose have responsive customer support in the event of an issue.
If businesses don’t have in-house IT teams to monitor a platform, they need to purchase security tools that don’t require monitoring, like antivirus software, and consider outsourcing to managed services providers for those that do. Read our complete Security Software Buyer's Guide.