The life of a Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst is often compared to navigating a vast and dangerous ocean. While tools like Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP), and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) provide visibility into many attack vectors, a critical blindspot remains: the application layer. This gap leaves SOC teams feeling like they’re sailing blindfolded, vulnerable to unseen threats lurking beneath the surface.
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