--- title: Stop Obsolete Security Practices Before They Harm Your Business description: Outdated security practices leave businesses exposed. Learn why isolation and containment with AppGuard is the smarter path forward. image: https://prevent-ransomware.com/hubfs/Untitled-3.png --- [![CHIPS Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC](https://prevent-ransomware.com/hubfs/chips_blue_logo_higher_res-20210817212617.png) Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC](https://prevent-ransomware.com) ☰ [About](https://prevent-ransomware.com/about) [Solutions](https://prevent-ransomware.com/solutions) [Industries](https://prevent-ransomware.com/industries) [Resources](https://prevent-ransomware.com/resources) [Partner With Us](https://prevent-ransomware.com/meetings/tony-chiappetta/30-minute-initial-meeting) [About](https://prevent-ransomware.com/about) [Solutions](https://prevent-ransomware.com/solutions) [Industries](https://prevent-ransomware.com/industries) [Resources](https://prevent-ransomware.com/resources) [Partner With Us](https://prevent-ransomware.com/meetings/tony-chiappetta/30-minute-initial-meeting) # Stop Obsolete Security Practices Before They Harm Your Business ![Tony Chiappetta](https://prevent-ransomware.com/hubfs/Tony%20LinkedIn.jpg) by [Tony Chiappetta](https://prevent-ransomware.com/blog/author/tony-chiappetta) August 28, 2025 ### Why It’s Time to Stop the Crazy Game in Cybersecurity In cybersecurity, hanging onto outdated practices isn’t just inefficient—it’s dangerous. A recent **CSO Online** article, *[7 obsolete security practices that should be terminated immediately](https://www.csoonline.com/article/4022848/7-obsolete-security-practices-that-should-be-terminated-immediately.html)*, highlights why businesses need to rethink their approach before attackers exploit these weaknesses. Here’s what the article identifies as outdated practices that need to go: 1. **Perimeter security dependence** – The “castle and moat” model doesn’t work in cloud-first and hybrid workplaces. Zero trust is essential. 2. **Compliance over security** – Checking audit boxes doesn’t guarantee protection against modern threats. 3. **Legacy VPN reliance** – Traditional VPNs are slow, complex, and vulnerable. Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and zero trust models are stronger options. 4. **Overreliance on EDR tools** – Endpoint Detection & Response is useful, but attackers increasingly bypass endpoints entirely, going after cloud, IoT, and infrastructure. 5. **SMS-based 2FA** – SMS is easily exploited through SIM-swap and telecom weaknesses. Stronger authentication methods are needed. 6. **On-premises SIEMs** – Legacy SIEMs struggle with cloud environments and create alert fatigue. 7. **Passive users** – Employees need training and empowerment to actively support security, not just rely on IT teams. These outdated habits leave businesses exposed. Think of it as patching a sinking boat with duct tape—it might hold for a moment, but it won’t last. --- ### Why “Detect and Respond” No Longer Works For years, cybersecurity has leaned heavily on the **detect-and-respond** model. The problem? By the time a threat is detected, damage is often already done—data stolen, ransomware spread, systems disrupted. The CSO Online article reinforces this reality: attackers are moving faster, exploiting new entry points, and often bypassing detection altogether. Businesses relying on old defenses are fighting a losing battle. --- ### Isolation and Containment with AppGuard That’s where **AppGuard** comes in. With over 10 years of proven success (now available for commercial use), AppGuard takes a fundamentally different approach: **Isolation and Containment**. Instead of chasing threats after they land, AppGuard: - **Stops malware before it can execute** by enforcing rules at the kernel level. - **Isolates processes** so even if something malicious slips in, it can’t spread or cause damage. - **Prevents zero-day and advanced attacks** without relying on constant signature updates. - **Works alongside existing tools** like antivirus and EDR, making your whole security stack stronger. This is prevention, not reaction. It’s a way to shut down the crazy game of chasing alerts, patches, and breaches. --- ### Time to Leave Outdated Security in the Past If your organization still leans on legacy VPNs, SMS-based authentication, perimeter-only defenses, or overdependence on EDR alerts—you’re exposed. Modern attackers know exactly how to exploit those gaps. It’s time to **move beyond detect-and-respond** and adopt a prevention-first strategy. --- ### Call to Action At **CHIPS**, we believe business leaders deserve peace of mind, not endless alerts and breach reports. That’s why we advocate for the **AppGuard way**—a proven, preventative approach rooted in isolation and containment. **Stop playing the crazy game. Come over to the AppGuard way of doing things.** 👉 Business owners: [talk with us at CHIPS today](https://prevent-ransomware.com/getting-started) to see how AppGuard can protect your business before the next threat strikes. Like this article? 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