Why great alerts aren't enough to stop hackers

A cybersecurity expert argues that while security alerts are essential for catching attacks, they're often just the starting point. The real challenge lies in what happens after the alert sounds. Many security tools offer excellent detections but leave analysts struggling to investigate because they only provide shallow data—basic timestamps and IPs without the rich transaction details needed to follow attacker movements.

The article explains that true security effectiveness depends on 'rich network data' that allows analysts to trace activities before and after an alert, understand attack scope, and intervene effectively. With AI defense gaining attention, data quality is becoming increasingly critical for investigations. The key takeaway: Prevention has limits, and your ability to disrupt attacks depends entirely on the depth and quality of data behind your alerts.