Small businesses are buying security tools at an astonishing rate- EDR, SIEM, MDM, email filters, threat intel feeds, and anything else a vendor can demo in under 20 minutes.

But more tools don’t automatically mean more security. In fact, over‑tooling often creates the opposite: desensitisation, budget drain, no integration, analysis paralysis, and a false sense of safety.

This talk explores why so many organisations end up with a sprawling toolset that nobody has the time, skills, or processes to manage, and how to break that cycle. We’ll look at the common pitfalls, how to invest smartly, and how to ensure every tool you buy actually delivers value. Most importantly, we’ll explore a practical alternative: understanding your risks, assets, and requirements first, so you only buy tools that genuinely solve a problem.

Honest, practical, and free of sales buzz words, this session will help you get more security from fewer tools.