The Secret Defense Strategy of Four Critical Industries Combating Advanced Cyber Threats

As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, security teams across critical sectors—financial services, energy, transportation, and government—are increasingly turning to Network Detection and Response (NDR) for real-time visibility, threat detection, and regulatory compliance. Unlike endpoint or SIEM tools, NDR offers immutable network-level insights, enabling early detection of lateral movement, encrypted data exfiltration, and protocol anomalies. From detecting persistent threats in government networks to safeguarding proprietary trading systems and OT infrastructure, NDR addresses visibility gaps where agents can’t be deployed. Its growing relevance reflects a broader shift toward layered, zero-trust security architectures that require deep, continuous network monitoring.