Today's threat actors are patient. They gain a foothold through a single point of weakness, move quietly through a network, and often remain undetected for weeks or months before the damage becomes visible. By then, the cost in downtime, data loss, regulatory exposure, and reputational damage can dwarf whatever was saved at procurement.
True agility comes from understanding and embracing the agile mindset. Tools should support this journey, not define it. As I always tell my teams: build good habits first, then find tools that enhance them.