287 days. That’s how long it takes—on average—to detect and contain a breach.

Cybercriminals aren’t waiting for you to catch up. With automated attack methods and round-the-clock threats, small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) can’t afford slow response times. Traditional security tools detect threats - but without automation, attackers have the upper hand.

In this episode of Perimeter Perspective, hosts Michael Moore and Alyssa Birchfield break down SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) - what it is, how it works, and why SMBs need to automate security operations to defend like an enterprise.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why most breaches aren’t about sophisticated hacks—but delayed response times.
• How SOAR goes beyond detection to take action instantly, stopping threats before they spread.
• The difference between SIEM, MXDR, and SOAR—and why automation is the missing link.
• How businesses can reduce security workloads while strengthening their defenses.

Cyber threats move fast. With SOAR, your security can move faster.

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Download the SOAR Essentials Guide: https://nextperimeter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RESOURCE-SOAR-Essentials-How-Automation-Transforms-Cybersecurity-for-SMBs.pdf