Defending at Machine Speed
When AI-powered attackers can discover, exploit, and pivot through your network in minutes, traditional incident response timelines are inadequate.
The Speed Gap
- Human SOC response: 30-60 minutes to initial triage
- AI-powered attack: Full compromise in 5-15 minutes
- Gap: Attackers are 4-12x faster than defenders
Closing the Gap
- Automated containment — Pre-configured playbooks that isolate compromised systems instantly
- AI-assisted detection — Use AI to match AI speed in detection
- Micro-segmentation — Limit blast radius so speed matters less
- Immutable infrastructure — Rebuild rather than remediate
- Deception technology — Honeypots and honeytokens to slow AI reconnaissance
The Human Role
Humans remain essential for:
- Strategic decision-making during incidents
- Validating AI recommendations before major actions
- Communicating with stakeholders and regulators
- Post-incident analysis and process improvement