Is a security product company building a true platform or a suite?

[lennyzeltser@infosec.exchange]

Is a security product company building a true platform or a suite? The distinction clarifies where to invest, how to measure progress, and what competitive advantage to pursue. Here's my guidance for deciding which approach is best, including a look at CrowdStrike, Okta, and Palo Alto Networks.

Most Cybersecurity Products Aren't Platforms and It's OK

The test for a genuine platform is whether each new addition makes everything else more valuable, not just whether products share a brand or console. Let's draw a distinction between a platform and a suite.

Lenny Zeltser (zeltser.com)

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