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There was a time, not long ago, when there were only so many ways of accomplishing an information technology task. Whether you were building a website, setting up a new computer, or installing a piece of software, your options were limited — if there were any options at all. That time is over.
Now, any kind of product or service can be acquired easily and with minimal effort, and usually for a very low or no price. When circumstances change, experts must adapt or watch their expertise become irrelevant or even detrimental. Information security departments, and the consultants who advise them, need to understand that just saying “no” should be off the table.