Beyond the Alert: The Case for Rich Network Data

Security measures will inevitably fail at some point, which is why detection systems are in place. This failure is not due to a lack of sophistication in teams or tools, but rather a recognition of the limits of prevention. Once a breach occurs, the focus shifts to interdiction, which involves finding and disrupting the threat. An alert will notify that something has happened, but further investigation is needed to understand the situation. The alert is just the starting point, and additional information is required to take action. Gaining more insight is necessary after an alert is triggered to effectively respond to the incident.