The patch gap: When attackers move in hours and you patch monthly

With modern cyberattacks averaging a breakout time of just 29 minutes, traditional incident response plans are often too slow to prevent lateral movement. To combat this, organizations must adopt a rapid, structured response framework that prioritizes immediate triage, scope assessment, and containment verification within the first hour of detection. Success requires proactive preparation, including continuous monitoring, accurate logging, and pre-tested playbooks that grant responders the authority to act quickly.