As with many of our recent blog posts, this one has been prompted by conversations that are topical with our customers. This time it’s about their general security challenges, and one of the key themes that emerged is security alert fatigue.
AI Powered Security Solutions
As you may know by now, at CNNECT we have a keen focus on helping customers find true AI based solutions to solve real business problems. AI-powered security solutions are designed to automate the process of threat detection and response, enabling organisations to detect threats in real-time and respond proactively. These solutions leverage machine learning algorithms to analyse network traffic, identify patterns, and detect potential threats. They can also identify the most critical alerts and prioritise them based on the potential impact on the organisation, enabling SOC teams to focus their efforts on the most critical threats. We spent a good amount of time in the market looking at solutions that use artificial intelligence and machine learning to cut through the noise and provide accurate, actionable alerts.
Integration with Microsoft 365
Because of the investments most of our customers have already made, the solution generally needs to integrate with existing Microsoft 365 security products and provide visibility and context needed to quickly and efficiently respond to threats.
The key benefit we found was that AI and machine learning analysed the data from your security products provided a prioritised list of threats, so IT or SOC teams are able to focus on the most critical ones. This means that you won’t have to hire as many SOC engineers, and you can save time and money in the long run.
Alert fatigue can be overwhelming
But let’s take a step back and look at why alert fatigue is such a problem in the first place. As we all know, organisations are facing an unprecedented number of cyber threats, and it’s becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish between real threats and false positives. This leads to a never-ending stream of alerts that can be overwhelming for even the most experienced SOC teams.
But why should you consider this particular solution? Well, for one, it integrates seamlessly with your existing Microsoft 365 security products, which means you don’t have to change your workflow or learn a new system. This can save you time and money in the long run and make it easier for your team to adopt the solution. Another key benefit is the context that this solution provides around alerts. You’ll be able to quickly determine the severity of a threat and take the appropriate action, which can help you respond more quickly and effectively to security incidents.
And, of course, there’s the cost savings. By reducing the number of alerts that require manual review, you can reduce the number of SOC engineers that you need to hire and save money in the long run.
Take the next step
Best way to see if it works for you? Running a proof of value. You’ll be able to test the solution in your own environment and determine whether it meets your needs.
