In cybersecurity, hanging onto outdated practices isn’t just inefficient—it’s dangerous.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, 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Here’s what the article identifies as outdated practices that need to go:
Perimeter security dependence – The “castle and moat” model doesn’t work in cloud-first and hybrid workplaces. Zero trust is essential.
Compliance over security – Checking audit boxes doesn’t guarantee protection against modern threats.
Legacy VPN reliance – Traditional VPNs are slow, complex, and vulnerable. Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and zero trust models are stronger options.
Overreliance on EDR tools – Endpoint Detection & Response is useful, but attackers increasingly bypass endpoints entirely, going after cloud, IoT, and infrastructure.
SMS-based 2FA – SMS is easily exploited through SIM-swap and telecom weaknesses. Stronger authentication methods are needed.
On-premises SIEMs – Legacy SIEMs struggle with cloud environments and create alert fatigue.
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These outdated habits leave businesses exposed.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.
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.
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.
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.
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 to see how AppGuard can protect your business before the next threat strikes.
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