Beyond Likely Cause: Achieving Clarity and Confidence in Cyber Incident Response

Identifying the true cause of a cyber incident—often demanded by executives, CISOs, and boards—is notoriously difficult and resource-intensive. The complexity and scale of modern incidents can make root cause analysis feel out of reach, leaving security teams to settle for “likely” causes. But stopping at "likely cause" can leave critical vulnerabilities undiscovered, setting the stage for future incidents.

In this session, Dr. Kall Loper, Incident Response Expert, and Robert O’Leary, Senior Solution Architect and CFCE-certified investigator, will demonstrate proven strategies and share case studies illustrating how modern capabilities, including automation and proactive investigation methods, are evolving incident response from a reactive necessity to a strategic advantage.

What You’ll Learn:

• The difference between root cause, likely cause, and sufficient cause—with real-world examples
• Why stopping at “likely cause” leaves your organization exposed
• Techniques for finding actionable insights fast, even in complex environments
• How top cybersecurity teams are shifting from reactive to proactive investigations
• The role of automation in making root cause analysis faster, accessible, and cost-effective

Join us and gain practical knowledge to enhance your security operations and more confidently communicate insights to executive stakeholders.