Containment Gap in Cybersecurity Detection and Resilience

This report presents a detailed analysis of the containment gap in cybersecurity, focusing on the disparity between detection capabilities and actual breach containment. It highlights findings from a survey conducted with 700 cybersecurity and IT leaders across various industries and countries. The research reveals that while 95% of professionals are confident in their ability to detect unauthorized lateral movement, nearly half of organizations struggle to contain breaches effectively. Key findings indicate that complexity, known vulnerabilities, and operational challenges contribute to this gap. The report discusses specific incidents, such as the Kaseya ransomware attack, illustrating how a single breach can impact numerous downstream businesses. Furthermore, it emphasizes the need for improved strategies to enhance breach containment, particularly through microsegmentation and better integration of IT and operational technology systems. The document underscores the importance of addressing systemic weaknesses to bolster overall cyber resilience.