抓住网络安全红利（英）

IBM Institute for Business Value | Research InsightsCapturing the cybersecurity dividendHow security platforms generate business value2IBM Consulting and Palo Alto Networks have joined forces to deliver AI-powered, fully integrated, open, end-to-end security solutions to enterprises. From consultation through execution, we can help you modernize your cybersecurity program, saving time, money, and resources as well as enhancing your organization’s resilience against today’s complex threats. For more information, visit ibm.com/consulting/palo-alto.How IBM and Palo Alto Networks can help1ForewordOrganizations around the globe are facing a pivotal moment in security—one that requires urgent action.Digital connectivity expands attack surfaces and creates new vulnerabilities. Cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated and harder to defend against. And AI is being used by both defenders and attackers, creating a race in cybersecurity capabilities.Cybersecurity tools and solutions abound, most promising some sort of sea change. In reality though, many deliver only a ripple or, at best, a passing wave. Why? Complexity is getting in the way of results.The cybersecurity landscape has always been a complex web of threats and countermeasures. But the proliferation of threats and the mind-boggling number of potential responses today is enough to rob a Chief Information Security Officer or Chief Technology Officer of some much-needed sleep. Organizations juggle an average of 83 different security solutions from 29 vendors. It’s unnecessary convolution and risk. More tools equal more threats; every integration is a potential point of entry for bad actors. In today’s world, effective security requires platformization. Platformized organizations take 72 days less, on average, to detect a security incident and 84 days less to contain one. Consolidating multiple tools into a unified platform not only bolsters security posture, it also reduces costs and improves operational efficiency—two things any C-suite executive or business leader will welcome. And when it comes to AI, a platform approach best enables an organization to ingest and analyze data, and then deliver actionable insights.Our roles give us an opportunity to engage with organizations from every industry and geography, providing us a view from the security mountaintop—and we see that waiting is a risky game. This isn’t just about future-proofing, it’s about safeguarding the present. Imagine security tools that harmonize seamlessly, sharing intelligence and automating responses at an unprecedented speed. This vision is already a reality for many organizations that have platformized their security since Palo Alto Networks introduced the concept one year ago.Security platforms offer unparalleled visibility, strengthened defenses, improved costs, and efficiency—all leading to tangible business benefits. A robust, integrated security platform can be the shield that protects your organization’s