Trends
Detection Speed Over Prevention: The Security Mindset Defining 2026
A deep dive into why 2026 marks the shift from prevention-first to detection-first security strategies, and how SOC teams must adapt.
January 19, 2026
•8 min read

SOC Strategy
Detection Engineering
Cybersecurity Trends
Incident Response
Threat Hunting
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Samson Otori
Cybersecurity Analyst
SOC Analyst & Security Researcher
United Kingdom
Samson Otori is a cybersecurity professional specializing in incident response, threat analysis, and security operations. With hands-on experience in SOC environments, he focuses on practical defensive security strategies and real-world incident analysis. Through 117SecOps, Samson shares insights on detection engineering, incident response, and the evolving threat landscape to help security teams improve their defensive capabilities.
Incident Response
Threat Analysis
SOC Operations
Detection Engineering