Build or Buy Security

Should you buy a tool or allow the team to build a tool? When it comes to implementing new software or a project, choosing to make or buy a solution is difficult. While these two options shouldn’t be the only driving factors behind your decision to go ahead with a project, but let’s face it, most of us get stuck at this phase.
Especially when you come from an organization that has a budget to spend, deciding to spend huge capital amounts on your internal operational or development resources to build a new product has its own pros and cons. Alternatively, outsourcing companies to make the software for you won’t give you complete ownership over it, and it is not as straightforward as it might look.
Today’s article will present some prime factors and focus on real situations to compare building or buying security services

Advantages of Building Your Own Security Solution

Many companies prefer to select, train and supervise their own security teams to build the software. This implies that the security manager has complete control over the security team and creates a personal bond.

For some companies, working with their own security officers is a means of more reliable service. They have absolute command on how much they want to spend on software. It also allows them to change the budget, functionality, or policies if they decide to build the software solution within their organization.

Disadvantages of Building Your Own Security Solution

When building security solutions in-house, you need to hire a dedicated team of professionals for the work. You need to consider various other factors such as the cost of employee taxes, holiday compensation, bonuses, annual raises, and overtime, not to mention good developers come at a price.
Hiring in-house teams do not allow for flexibility and lack appropriate action during certain incidents and emergencies. Such as when the company is going through a rough time, expenses for the security software can be far more than the estimated amount.
Terminating a security officer and hiring a new officer can be exhausting if the security team is not delivering up to the standards. There can also be situations when the funding are simply not available, so depending solely on your organization to build a robust security solution is just not an option.

Advantages of Buying Security Services

Outsourcing your security services is likely to cost less when compared to building in-house. Cost is just not the factor. Most security companies have only one main focus and its security. Here are few benefits one can have by buying a security solution:

• Most Security service providers have years of experience, knowledge, and appropriate tools to control and handle security threats. They regularly update their systems and maintain the right security in layers.
• Outsourcing companies have access to the latest technology and highly skilled professionals to maintain security in your organization. Since these companies spread their expenses across multiple customers, you get a more cost-efficient solution than in-house security solutions.
• Most small and middle-scale businesses can’t afford to build a high-end in-house security team like other larger MNCs. For them, outsourcing can level the playing field in the industry by obtaining top-notch security technology that large corporates enjoy. It helps you from investing millions and thousands of dollars in tools and technology.
• Buying security solutions can manage most of the business risk that comes for you. It is the service provider’s responsibility to evaluate each danger zone and prepare a plan to follow in the case of security breaches. They also take care of your data and privacy and help you implement the best security practices to meet your needs.
• Outsourcing service providers provide your company with the ability to instantly space up with an already qualified and trained staff that can supervise the dynamic volume of business. When buying a security solution, scaling up and down to a different number of security experts as needed can be easily done.
• For in-house teams, building, managing and deploying security software can take a considerable amount of time. In contrast, when you buy security software from an outsourced IT service provider, you can save time and money as their team has years of experience and knowledge in various similar projects.
• Having a professional team to manage your security allows you to focus on other important aspects of your business. You have energy, effort, and time to invest in your business to achieve endless goals.

Conclusion: You Have a Choice. Choose Wisely!

Do you really want to build your own security solution? Or buying is a more suitable option for you. From our point of view, it’s often better for businesses to invest in the outsourced companies that support them in doing what they do best.
Instead of getting caught up in attempting to build it in-house, think of Blue Bricks. We’ve been in security management for the past 8 years and have detailed experience within this sector. Contact us to get in touch with us.

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