Detection Is Just the Beginning:
Why the Smartest SOCs Are Turning to the Network

Everyone’s racing to detect more, but the real difference between a breach and a close call is what happens after the alert. New Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) research “The Role of Network Visibility in Protecting Modern Environments” reveals how leading organizations are closing the gap between detection and response by improving analyst efficiency and restoring confidence to the SOC. Chasing alerts isn’t enough, you must understand them, and you can with the one source of truth that never lies: the network.

The research uncovers how today’s most advanced security teams are rethinking what effective defense really means. Instead of measuring success by the number of alerts detected, they’re measuring it by the clarity and confidence of their response. The data tells a clear story:

• 53% of organizations say they use network visibility and telemetry as the first line of defense.
• 97% of organizations say network visibility helps move from detection to response faster and with more confidence.
• 53% of organizations say NDR has helped improve SOC analyst efficiency.

Download the report to learn how the smartest SOCs are shifting from detection to understanding, and why network visibility is emerging as the foundation for faster, more confident security operations.