Posts by Jake Godgart

2 min Managed Threat Complete

The Next Generation of Managed Detection and Response is Here

Managed Threat Complete: It’s always-on MDR plus unlimited vulnerability management with a single subscription.

3 min Security Operations (SOC)

Powerlifting in the Cybersecurity Skills Gap

If your SOC hasn’t been running smoothly in a while, there’s likely multiple reasons why. But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do about it. An MDR provider could help you weather the talent gap.

4 min Security Operations (SOC)

Culture Fitness

Companies all over the world tout their positive cultures and how great it is to be part of the team. But what a shrewd potential hire should really be looking for is a culture with true depth, not just a social media presence.

3 min Security Operations (SOC)

How to Foster Talent in a Cybersecurity Skills Gap

It’s more about thoughtfully building a talent pipeline that benefits your specific organization and moves the needle for the company. The key word in that last sentence? Thoughtfully.

3 min Security Operations (SOC)

The Intelligent Listing: Cybersecurity Job Descriptions That Deliver

Modern job descriptions cause a lot of eye-rolling. What used to be a couple of paragraphs is now filled with a laundry list of too many "requirements."

4 min Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

The Empty SOC Shop: Where Has All the Talent Gone?

Here's a closer look at some strategies you can use to address churn and staffing shortages in your security operations center (SOC).

5 min Detection and Response

3 Mistakes Companies Make in Their Detection and Response Programs

We've put together a list of the top mistakes companies make in their D&R programs, as well as tips to overcome or avoid them.

4 min Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

4 Key Statistics to Build a Business Case for an MDR Partner

Any MDR financial justification will come down to four main factors: return on investment (ROI), savings from building out your SOC team, the reduction in risk to your organization, and the time to see value/impact.

7 min Detection and Response

Rapid7 MDR Reduced Breaches by 90% via Greater Efficiency to Detect, Investigate, Respond to, and Remediate Breaches

No team can investigate every alert, but forging a valuable partnership with a an MDR provider can provide near-immediate headcount extension to your SOC.

6 min Detection and Response

Rapid7 MDR Delivered 549% ROI via Headcount Avoidance, Time Savings, and Breach Risk Reduction

A Forrester Consulting study commissioned by Rapid7 found our MDR service delivered an estimated 549% return on investment over 3 years.

7 min DFIR

DFIR Without Limits: Moving Beyond the “Sucker's Choice” of Today’s Breach Response Services

Now, DFIR engagements are part of the core Managed Detection and Response service from Rapid7.

3 min Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

New Rapid7 MDR Essentials Capability Sees What Attackers See: “It’s Eye-Opening”

We’re adding a new capability (and report) to connect proactive and reactive security for our MDR Essentials customers: Attack Surface Visibility.

3 min Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

Rapid7 MDR Named a Market Leader, Again!

Rapid7 is thrilled to be recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for 2021.

4 min

MDR Vendor Must-Haves, Part 10: Included Security Orchestration and Automation

This blog post is part of an ongoing series about evaluating Managed Detection and Response (MDR) providers. For more insights, check out our guide, “10 Things Your MDR Service Must Do.”

6 min Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

MDR Vendor Must-Haves, Part 9: Assigned Analyst Pods and Security Program Advisors

This blog post is part of an ongoing series about evaluating Managed Detection and Response (MDR) providers. For more insights, check out our guide, “10 Things Your MDR Service Must Do.”