Educational guide

Questions to Ask Before Buying Cybersecurity Software

A reusable list of questions for any security vendor demonstration.

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About the product

  • What problem does this solve that our current tools don't?
  • Which platforms are supported, in writing?
  • What does administration look like weekly?

About the vendor

  • What does support include, and during which hours?
  • How are product vulnerabilities disclosed?
  • Can we speak with a reference customer of similar size?

About cost

  • What is included and excluded in the quote?
  • How does pricing change as we grow?
  • What are the contract terms and exit options?

Before the demo ends

  • Can we run a pilot in our own environment before committing?
  • Show me day-to-day administration, not only the sales presentation.
  • What is the most common reason customers contact your support team?

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