What is response time?
In cybersecurity, response time refers to how quickly an organization can detect, react to, and resolve a security incident. A short response time is critical to limit damage, reduce downtime, and prevent financial or reputational loss.
Think of response time like a fire alarm and firefighters: the faster they arrive, the less the fire spreads.
Example: A company is targeted by a phishing attack. If the IT team responds within minutes, they can stop the spread and protect employees. If the response takes hours or days, the consequences can escalate dramatically.
Sicra and response time
Sicra supports organizations in managing security incidents effectively through SOC services, incident handling, and vulnerability scanning. With Sicra SOC powered by Arctic Wolf, environments are continuously monitored, and the average response time to alerts and incidents is 7 minutes and 5 seconds — providing organizations with assurance that threats are detected and addressed quickly.
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