DtSR Episode 667 - Market Consolidation is Screwing the CISO

In this episode of the Down the Security Rabbithole Podcast, Rafal (Wh1t3Rabbit) Los, along with co-host James Jardine, interviews Dr. Sam Liles about his thoughts on the acquisition of CyberArk by Palo Alto and the broader implications of consolidation in the cybersecurity industry. The discussion covers the potential negative impacts on employees, the evaporation of roadmaps and promises post-acquisition, and the challenges CISOs face when navigating these changes. They delve into the pros and cons of relying on a single vendor versus cobbling together solutions from smaller companies, the difficulties of vendor lock-in, and the complexities of switching between different security products. The conversation explores whether mergers and acquisitions truly benefit customers or if they primarily serve the financial interests of the acquiring companies, and they lament the lack of successful examples where big vendor acquisitions have led to improved outcomes for customers.