A cybersecurity analyst is reviewing the organization's incident response data for the last quarter. The analyst notes that the mean time to detect (MTTD) for incidents has increased significantly compared to the previous quarter. What could be a potential reason for this increase in MTTD?
An increased number of incidents reported.
Insufficient monitoring tools to detect threats.
Regular system maintenance affecting system availability.
The mean time to detect (MTTD) increases when an organization is delayed in catching security incidents. Lack of sufficient monitoring tools means there are fewer resources dedicated to detecting threats promptly. Comprehensive monitoring tools can capture and flag suspicious activities quickly, reducing the MTTD. While issues like frequent updates or system maintenance can affect detection capabilities, they do not typically account for a sustained increase in MTTD over time. Conversely, increases in MTTD are not significantly impacted by the number of incidents reported; detection speed hinges more on the efficiency and capability of monitoring tools and processes.
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