Akamai Technologies, Inc. announced on December 9, 2024, the release of a new study by Forrester Consulting, "The Total Economic Impact™ Of Akamai Guardicore Segmentation." The study found that Akamai Guardicore Segmentation delivered a total benefit of US$9.6 million over three years for a composite organization, achieving a 152% return on investment (ROI). The payback period for the investment was less than six months.
The study highlighted significant cost savings, including over US$2.9 million by reducing or eliminating legacy systems like traditional firewalls. It also reported a 60% reduction in the likelihood of a breach spreading laterally, a 50% reduction in time spent on incident management, and a 25% improvement in security team efficiency. These quantifiable benefits underscore the solution's effectiveness in enhancing cybersecurity posture and operational efficiency.
Customers interviewed for the study chose Akamai Guardicore Segmentation to prevent lateral movement of threats and reduce attack surface, improving overall security. They also noted improved visibility into network traffic, better protection for critical legacy systems, and the ability to integrate with existing security tools like SIEM and EDR. Ofer Wolf, Senior Vice President, General Manager, Enterprise Security at Akamai, emphasized how the solution helps customers contain threats and stay ahead of attackers.
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