In cybersecurity, round-the-clock vigilance isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. With threat actors growing more sophisticated and AI-powered attacks becoming harder to detect, organizations can’t afford a reactive stance. What’s needed is a risk-based approach to cybersecurity—one that prioritizes what matters, filters the noise, and ensures 24/7 coverage by experts who know exactly what to look for. 

Why It Matters:  

Cyber threats don’t punch the clock. They don’t wait until Monday morning or take holidays off. Whether it’s a ransomware attempt on Christmas Eve or a phishing attack at 2 a.m., the window to respond is slim. One overlooked alert can result in massive operational disruption, data theft, or reputational harm. 

Managed Security Services offer organizations the advantage of a real-time, human-led response. They ensure that critical alerts aren’t lost in a sea of false positives—and that real threats are handled with precision, not panic. 

According to CrowdStrike, the fastest observed time from initial intrusion to lateral movement in a breached network is just 51 seconds. That’s how quickly attackers can spread—making time for detection and response a defining factor in whether organizations avoid, contain, or fall victim to a breach. 

The Misconception:  

Too often, organizations believe that investing in advanced tools—EDR, XDR, SIEM/SOAR—is enough. But without skilled management, these platforms can generate thousands of alerts daily, quickly overwhelming in-house teams. 

Cybersecurity isn’t a "set it and forget it" solution. It’s a living process that demands tuning, context, and expert interpretation to separate real threats from background noise. 

Human Advantage:  

At IMP Solutions, we combine best-in-class tools like SentinelOne EDR with around-the-clock monitoring and responses from experienced cybersecurity professionals. Our analysts know what to look for—and how to act—before an incident spirals. 

"AI-driven tools and alert configurations can only do so much to filter out noise. At some point, real security threats will occur. At that point, do you want a trained cybersecurity expert to look at the event—or an IT generalist? Determining whether an event is a real security incident or not will mean the difference between business downtime and reputational harm or business as usual."

Real-World Impact:  

A recent client story shows the power of this approach in action. 

Client A—a multi-million-dollar company—operates with several connected businesses via site-to-site VPN. Only one of these companies had  implemented IMP’s Managed Security Services. 

An employee at an unprotected branch clicked a malicious link. Over time, hackers gained access, escalated privileges, and moved laterally through the unprotected network—until they tried to breach the protected company via VPN. 

That’s where the attack stopped. 

The login attempt triggered an alert that was immediately denied. Our analysts quickly investigated and confirmed the threat. While the unprotected companies were forced to shut down operations, the IMP-protected environment remained secure and fully operational. 

The Takeaway:  

Technology alone isn’t enough. Security tools are essential—but they must be paired with skilled people, proven processes, and real-time insight to deliver true protection. 

A risk-based approach means: 

• Prioritizing threats based on actual business impact 

• Combining people and tools to reduce noise and act faster 

• Getting ahead of attackers before damage is done 

Ready to reduce alert fatigue, protect your operations, and gain peace of mind with around-the-clock coverage?

Let’s talk about how IMP’s Managed Security Services can work for you. Contact us today!   

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