Shelfware is the big security problem that no one wants to talk about. Loosely defined as technology that remains unused, underutilized or implemented incorrectly. In some companies, survey respondents said nearly 30 percent of all new security investments were not being used at all or were under-utilized. One company surveyed said 60 percent of its security software was shelfware. Security expert Javvad Malik says the problem is often result of little to no vendor consultation, too much emphasis on compliance before security and not enough time or expertise to implement properly.”]
Source: https://www.csoonline.com/article/3200724/how-to-stop-wasting-money-on-security-shelfware.html