This Ovum whitepaper stresses that while edge (network) and core (identity) security are vital, data security must be the foundation of enterprise risk mitigation. Cyberattacks are inevitable, and despite heavy investment in edge and IAM tools, breaches persist—often due to insider threats or credential hijacking. Obfuscation and database activity monitoring offer stronger protection by securing the data itself. Data security delivers higher ROI in risk reduction and is key to compliance, visibility, and reducing alert fatigue. Ovum urges organizations to prioritize data security first, then build supporting edge and identity layers around it.

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