TLDR InfoSec · MISCELLANEOUS

SECURITY IS A NEGOTIATION PROBLEM

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Summary from the TLDR InfoSec newsletter

This post reflects on budgeting issues with security products and shares an experience with negotiating vendors down to under 10% of initial quotes. It recommends using Google Ads to uncover competitor concerns and obtain competing quotes while downplaying the proposed solution's value. The post also highlights tactics like applying pressure and providing the sales rep with the hope of a purchase.