Choosing Security Tools and Vendors

Cut through vendor claims and buy the security tools your business actually needs.

Security vendors are good at selling. Small businesses often buy tools they do not need, or miss the ones they do. This course teaches your team to judge security products on what they actually do, not on what the brochure says.

Who it is for

IT managers, operations leads and anyone who signs off on security spending. No security background is needed.

Format

1 to 5 days, on-site or online, for up to 10 people. Short sessions work well for a single purchasing decision.

Modules

  • Which security controls a business your size actually needs
  • Reading vendor claims critically
  • Running a fair evaluation and proof of concept
  • Testing a product against real threats
  • Questions to ask before you sign

What you will be able to do

  • Decide which security tools your business needs, and which it does not
  • Compare products on evidence rather than marketing
  • Run a short, fair trial before you buy
  • Negotiate from a position of knowledge

Pricing

  • Priced per team
  • From £1,750 a day for up to 4 people
  • From £2,750 a day for up to 10 people1
  • Prices exclude VAT
  • See pricing for every option

  1. Discounts: 15% off for businesses based on the Isle of Man and 10% off for retainer clients, up to 25% combined. Micro businesses with 4 or fewer employees get heavily discounted pricing, so contact us for details. See the terms. ↩︎