In an era of escalating cyber threats, application security is more critical than ever for businesses of all sizes. However, building a robust in-house application security (AppSec) program can be a costly and time-intensive endeavor. This is where value-added resellers (VARs) can provide a lifeline, offering expertise, resources, and proven solutions that significantly save money while ensuring top-notch application security.
This blog post explores the various ways VARs help businesses streamline their AppSec efforts, achieve cost-efficiency, and ultimately reduce the risk of devastating security breaches.
Value-added resellers go beyond simply selling software products. They provide valuable services and expertise to help businesses integrate, optimize, and manage those products effectively.
In the application security domain, VARs offer:
Here's a breakdown of the major cost-saving areas where VARs can have a significant impact.
Hiring and maintaining a dedicated in-house AppSec team involves significant expenses, including salaries, benefits, recruitment fees, and continuous training. A skilled application security expert can be costly. VARs offer pre-built teams of security professionals, eliminating the need to invest heavily in in-house personnel.
Setting up a comprehensive in-house AppSec program from the ground up takes time, often delaying the actual implementation of security measures. VARs bring pre-established processes, templates, and tool configurations, accelerating the integration of security into development pipelines and significantly shortening the time to value.
Without the right expertise, selecting, purchasing, and correctly configuring AppSec tools becomes a costly and complex process. VARs have partnerships with leading security vendors and in-depth knowledge of their offerings. They streamline the tool acquisition process by suggesting solutions that best align with your specific needs and budget. VARs ensure tools are optimally calibrated and integrated into your processes.
The earlier vulnerabilities are discovered in the development cycle, the cheaper it is to fix them. VARs help shift security left by integrating AppSec tools and processes early on, catching bugs in development rather than after deployment. This proactive approach significantly reduces the high cost of remediating vulnerabilities found in production.
Data breaches come with massive costs – financial losses, reputational damage, regulatory fines, and more. By relying on the expertise of a VAR, you mitigate these risks and the associated crippling expenses. Robust application security implemented by a VAR helps to prevent costly breaches.
VARs analyze your specific needs to select the most fitting and cost-effective security solutions. They help avoid overspending on unnecessary tools or features and ensure that every dollar invested in security delivers maximum value.
Beyond direct cost savings, partnering with VARs offers several other advantages:
Not all VARs are created equal. Here's what you should look for when making your decision:
In today's threat landscape, failing to properly secure your applications can be incredibly costly. Partnering with a reputable value-added reseller can help organizations of all sizes overcome the financial and operational challenges of in-house application security. Through specialized expertise, access to best-in-class technologies, and proven processes, VARs streamline AppSec efforts, deliver robust security posture, and drive significant cost savings.
By carefully selecting a VAR, you invest in your organization's cyber resilience, allowing you to protect both your bottom line and your reputation.
You can learn more about the managed AppSec services we offer at True Positives by reaching out to us for a completely free 1 on 1 consultation with one of our experts here: Free 1 on 1 AppSec Consultation plus Vulnerability Scan.
With over 100 years of combined AppSec experience across our team, we offer a trusted partner to help you navigate the complicated world of application security.