During an Attack: Detecting, Containing, and Responding to Active Threats
Part of the series Attack Threat Resilience 3-Part Series
View SeriesOnce an attacker gets in, every second counts. The difference between a minor incident and a full-scale compromise often hinges on how fast you can detect, contain, and respond.
In the second part of our three-part webinar series focused on attack and threat resilience, this webinar focuses on what happens during an attack, when prevention has already been tested and defending teams must act decisively under various levels of pressure. Our subject matter experts will break down how modern attacks progress in real environments, why dwell time is essential, and what effective detection and response look like in practice.
While reducing risk upfront is critical, this session zeroes in on the moment when threats are already active, and the priority shifts to limiting impact, stopping lateral movement, and regaining control.
What you will learn
In this session, we will cover:
- How modern attacks unfold in real environments
- How identity-driven threats enable lateral movement
- How attackers use automation and AI and why response speed matters
- How to identify early indicators of compromise – what effective detection looks like in practice
- Practical approaches to alert triage and escalation
This webinar is ideal for any IT and security professional who seeks to minimize impact, accelerate response, and contain attacks before they spread.
Speakers
Jim Waggoner
Jim Waggoner is a product management professional with over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, helping deliver top-notch solutions for businesses of all sizes. Currently, he’s the Vice President of Product Management in N‑able cybersecurity business unit, and has held similar leadership roles at Trellix, FireEye, McAfee, and Symantec. Jim is all about creating smart strategies, leading teams, and bringing innovative ideas to life.
Joe Ferla
Joe has had many roles at N‑able since joining in 2017. Initially a Channel Sales Representative, his transitions included Sales Engineer and becoming one of the original Partner Success Managers before landing in his current role as N‑sight Head Nerd in 2022. In that time, Joe has expanded his areas of expertise to include Mac, Analytics, Cloud Commander, Operational Efficiency and as of September 2025, becoming the Adlumin MDR Head Nerd.
Other events in the series
Before an Attack: Reducing Risk Through Endpoint Visibility and Posture
January 29 2026, 11:00 - 12:00 EST (17:00 - 18:00 CET)
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