Traditional security information and event management (SIEM) tools may still be the standard today, but their dominance is fading. Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) research found that while 86% of respondents still rely on one or more SIEM tools, almost half (49%) are actively planning to replace them.

The high cost — driven by SIEM infrastructure upkeep, licensing fees and the need for specialized expertise — is a common pain point. With SIEM tools demanding significant investment, cost optimization is fueling a move toward consolidation and security platform adoption.

ESG's data underscores this shift:

• 55% of respondents believe their consolidation efforts enable them to keep up with the operational needs of security operations technologies.
• 90% are working toward the vision of a centralized security data strategy.
• 25% are actively consolidating their security operations tools.

Explore the full ESG report for insights into how security teams are reshaping their security operations for tomorrow’s threats.