Open source security tools are no longer experimental or only used by hobbyists. They protect some of the largest global enterprises and critical digital infrastructure. This evolution occurred more rapidly than anyone imagined or predicted.

The need for fast incident response is a given. No industry professional would deny how critical a rapid response is when dealing with a cyber threat and an incident. However, it is equally important to understand that the quickest response is not always the best in cybersecurity. Security operations centers (SOCs) and organizations must factor in other variables, too, when preparing for the inevitable, as recent cyber stats suggest.