Efficiency is becoming essential in cybersecurity, especially within security operations centers (SOCs), where time and talent are both limited. A recent study from the Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) found that 53% of organizations report improvements in SOC analyst efficiency thanks to network detection and response (NDR) systems. This boost in efficiency is critical given the ongoing cybersecurity skills shortage, overwhelming alert volumes, and the complexity of modern IT environments. In the SOC, efficiency is less about speed and more about focus. Analysts need to minimize time spent on false positives and concentrate on significant alerts. The ESG study emphasizes that enhanced network visibility provides analysts with reliable, comprehensive data, allowing them to navigate threats more effectively. This means analysts can rely on network data rather than incomplete logs or uncertain endpoint information, reducing wasted effort and maximizing the use of their skills. Packet visibility acts as a force multiplier. For instance, a junior analyst with just raw alerts might take hours to investigate an incident, but with packet-level context, the same analyst can validate and assess the situation in minutes. This shift is crucial for organizations facing a talent gap while trying to combat advanced threats. NETSCOUT's Omnis Cyber Intelligence plays a role here by offering continuous packet capture and visibility across hybrid environments. This enables SOC teams to transition from basic detection to more thorough investigations, improving collaboration and making better use of human resources.