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So, what’s the answer?

Early threat detection and response is clearly part of the answer to protecting increasingly connected
networks, because without threat, the risk, even to a vulnerable network, is low. However, ensuring the
network is not vulnerable to adversaries in the first place is the assurance that many SOCs are striving
for. Indeed, one cannot achieve the highest level of security without the other.

Even with increased capacity in your SOC to review cyber security practices and carry out regular audits,
the amount of information garnered and its accuracy, is still at risk of being far too overwhelming for most
teams to cope with.

For many organisations the answers lie in accurate audit automation and the powerful analysis of
aggregated diagnostics data. This enables frequent enterprise-wide auditing to be carried out without the
need for skilled network assessors to be undertaking repetitive, time consuming tasks which are prone
to error. Instead, accurate detection and diagnostics data can be analysed via a SIEM or SOAR
dashboard, which allows assessors to group, classify and prioritise vulnerabilities for fixes which can be
implemented by a skilled professional, or automatically via a playbook.

The right automation platforms ultimately provide the capability to check more devices across more
networks more frequently, which is essential in combatting the risks that IoT brings. If you’re investing in
making your network more sophisticated by adding the latest connected devices, it is only wise to make
sure that they are secure and also, through regular checks and good cyber hygiene, your core network
is as secure as it possibly can be and not exposed to preventable attack.

For more information, please visit: https://www.titania.com/

About the Author

With a strong track record in establishing efficient
and effective business operations, Chartered
Accountant Kirsty Fisher joined Titania as Chief
Financial Officer in 2018. In the short time she has
been a part of the business, Kirsty has
implemented robust management controls across
all departments, using her independent financial
judgement to lead Titania and the entire team
through significant Organisational Transformation.

Kirsty can be reached online at @TitaniaLtd on
Twitter and at our company website https://www.titania.com/

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