The life of a Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst is often compared to navigating a vast and dangerous ocean. While tools like Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP), and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) provide visibility into many attack vectors, a critical blindspot remains: the application layer. This gap leaves SOC teams feeling like they’re sailing blindfolded, vulnerable to unseen threats lurking beneath the surface. 

*** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from AppSec Observer authored by Paul Senkel. Read the original post at: https://www.contrastsecurity.com/security-influencers/adr-application-detection-and-response-adr-gives-the-soc-deep-visibility-into-the-application-layer-contrast-security