If you spend any time testing security products, you are likely bombarded with sales pitches touting “next generation” of X, “real-time prevention” of Y, or “advanced” Z. These are all good things, but security professionals are in short supply, and they are busy fighting fires caused by existing products and lack the time to evaluate new ones.

This five-point guide for security professionals looking to embark on the path of security enlightenment can help.