"In modern cyberwarfare, attackers utilize machines that operate significantly faster than human defenders, creating a challenging landscape for enterprise security. Despite automated systems, human error remains a critical vulnerability."
"Mandiant's findings indicate that cybercriminals are adopting a division of labor model, where initial access is achieved through low-impact methods, allowing secondary groups to take over for deeper access."
"The time to compromise systems has dramatically decreased, with the average time to hand-off from initial access to deeper infiltration shrinking from over eight hours in 2022 to just 22 seconds in 2025."
Cybercriminals are increasingly using AI to execute attacks on enterprise networks at unprecedented speeds. Despite advancements in automated defense systems, humans continue to be the weakest link in cybersecurity. Mandiant's survey reveals that attackers employ a division of labor model, where initial access is gained through low-impact techniques, followed by secondary groups for deeper infiltration. The time to compromise systems has drastically decreased, with the average time to hand-off reduced from over eight hours in 2022 to just 22 seconds in 2025, highlighting the urgent need for improved security measures.
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