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Context is Everything: How to Avoid Drowning in Security Incidents and Distinguish Employees from Attackers

The article explains that false positives in security systems often stem from missing business context rather than technical flaws. It outlines three levels of filtering that combine process rules, access logs, and job-specific behavior to rank risk accurately. Behavioral analysis tools like UEBA can help but require proper training and human oversight to avoid generating more noise. Key metrics focus on reducing false alerts, improving MTTD and MTTR, and minimizing daily administration time. For smaller companies without dedicated SOC teams, the guidance emphasizes starting with log collection, identifying existential risks, and aligning policies with real business processes. The piece stresses that technology alone cannot replace analysts who deeply understand company operations.