In times where more and more infrastructure, applications, and services move to the cloud, security and risk management become even more critical—and so does understanding what you’re actually licensing. Security solutions are often bundled into large software agreements, but are these native tools truly sufficient, or do you need to invest in third-party options to close the gaps? From a SAM perspective, the challenge lies in understanding what’s included, what you actually need, and how to stay compliant without overpaying. This session explores how to evaluate licensing models for security tools, compare coverage, and manage vendor lock-in risks. We’ll also look at the potential cost and compliance implications of relying solely on native tools from major cloud providers versus integrating specialist security vendors. In this session, you will learn:

• How to evaluate the real value and limitations of bundled security solutions in large vendor contracts?
• How to compare licensing and coverage between native tools and third-party security products from a SAM point of view?
• How to avoid compliance risks and hidden costs when designing your organization’s security tool landscape?