Large Firms Struggle to Contain Cyberattacks Despite Detection Capabilities

• •95% of large organizations can detect lateral movement but struggle with containment.
• •Only 17% can isolate compromised systems in near real time, leading to significant delays.
• •AI-driven attacks are now a top concern for IT leaders, highlighting evolving threats.

A global survey conducted by CyberEdge Group reveals that while 95% of IT leaders from large organizations can detect unauthorized lateral movement during cyberattacks, only 17% can isolate compromised workloads in near real time. The survey included 700 decision-makers from organizations with at least 1,000 employees across seven countries. A significant 46% of respondents reported difficulties in stopping attacks once they begin, with delays in containment often lasting hours or days. The findings highlight a critical gap between detection capabilities and operational responses. Additionally, 68% of organizations discover unknown communication paths infrequently, complicating visibility and response efforts. AI-driven attacks have emerged as a top concern, with 55% of respondents citing AI-enabled tactics as a significant threat. The survey indicates a pressing need for improved containment strategies to mitigate the impact of cyber incidents.