In a groundbreaking shift that surprised absolutely no one, top Security Operations Center (SOC) teams are abandoning traditional cybersecurity tools faster than you can say, ‘Who left the backdoor open?’ With cybercriminals now operating on the premise that being invisible is the new black, it’s no wonder that endpoint-based defenses are being relegated to the same dusty shelf as your grandma’s ancient desktop computer.

Once revered as the frontline warriors in the digital battlefield, signature-based detection systems are now like VHS tapes in a Netflix world: irrelevant, obsolete, and occasionally good for a laugh. As these systems struggle to catch anything more advanced than a script kiddie’s latest attempt at notoriety, SOC teams are pivoting to Network Detection and Response (NDR), the new darling of cybersecurity buzzword bingo.

But fret not, fans of outdated technology! You can still catch a glimpse of these vintage defenses in action at your local museum of technology, right next to the dial-up modem exhibit. Meanwhile, industry experts advise us to sleep soundly knowing that our digital guardians have embraced this multi-layered approach to detecting threats. After all, who doesn’t love a good layer cake?