Report Finds Lack of Talent, Tools Frustrates Cyber Investigations

Command Zero’s survey of 352 security professionals finds that cyber investigations are hampered by a severe skills gap (especially cloud investigation expertise), costly and hard-to-operate tools (SIEM, SOAR, EDR), and a lack of standardized processes and collaboration tools; the article cites recent incidents (Slim CD breach, Microsoft’s Volt Typhoon analysis) as examples and recommends unified investigation platforms, broader data collection/automation, and investment in talent and collaboration.