Is Your Security Blocking Business Growth?

If your security team keeps saying "no" to new business initiatives, you're facing an increasingly common problem. Traditional security approaches are becoming business blockers, slowing down innovation and frustrating customers. But some companies have found a better way—turning security into a business accelerator.

Consider this story: A financial services firm was losing deals because their security processes were too rigid. New product launches took months. Partner integrations were a nightmare. Remote work was restricted. Meanwhile, more agile competitors were stealing their market share.

The cost of outdated security is massive:

• Lost opportunities: 40% of initiatives blocked or delayed
• Market share: Competitors moving 3x faster
• Innovation impact: New products delayed 6-12 months
• Customer friction: 35% abandon due to security hurdles
• Employee productivity: 25% time lost to security barriers

But there's a better way. Working with AWS's security platform, we helped that same firm transform their approach. Within six months, they cut project launch times by 60% while actually improving security. More importantly, they started winning deals because of their security capabilities.

The key is changing how security works with the business. Leading companies are:

• Making security automatic and invisible
• Enabling safe innovation and experimentation
• Protecting without blocking progress
• Turning security into a selling point
• Building trust into every process

One healthcare provider started by modernizing their security approach. The results were immediate:

• New projects launching 3x faster
• Partner onboarding time cut by 70%
• Remote work enabled securely
• Compliance approvals streamlined
• Customer satisfaction up 45%

Best of all, better security doesn't mean more barriers. Start with your biggest business bottleneck—maybe it's slow project approvals, restricted collaboration, or complex compliance. Modern security tools can solve these problems while improving protection.

The business benefits are substantial:

• Faster time to market (automated security)
• Better customer experience (invisible protection)
• Increased agility (security enables change)
• Competitive advantage (security as strength)
• Sustainable growth (scalable protection)

The path to modern security is clear and proven. Start with your biggest business blocker. Implement security that enables rather than restricts. Build protection that helps you move faster.

Ready to turn security into your competitive advantage? LASFI helps business leaders like you transform security from a blocker into an enabler. Contact us to learn how we can help you protect and accelerate your business growth.