3 min
Gartner
5 Insights from the Latest Cybersecurity Trends Research
we’ve singled out five quick insights security professionals and stakeholders should consider when looking ahead. These findings are based on Top Trends in Cybersecurity for 2024, a new research report from Gartner®.
3 min
Security Operations (SOC)
Building the Best SOC Takes Strategic Thinking
So your security team is ready to scale up its security operations center, or
SOC, to better meet the security needs of your organization. That’s great news.
But there are some very important strategic questions that need to be answered
if you want to build the most effective SOC you can and avoid some of the most
common pitfalls teams of any size can encounter.
The Gartner® report SOC Model Guide,
[https://www.rapid7.com/info/soc-model-guide/] is an excellent resource for
understanding how to
2 min
Security Operations (SOC)
Attackers are Working Around The Clock. Luckily, So Are We.
With the average cost of a breach at an all time high of $4.45 million, there’s an undeniable need for teams to enlist the right experts to quickly eradicate threats.
3 min
Artificial Intelligence
Rapid7 Takes Next Step in AI Innovation with New AI-Powered Threat Detections
A decades-long transition to cloud as the de-facto delivery model of choice has delivered undeniable value to the business landscape.
3 min
DFIR
Unlock Broader Detections and Forensics with Velociraptor in Rapid7 XDR
Rapid7 is excited to announce the integration of Velociraptor, our leading open-source DFIR framework, into the Insight Platform for InsightIDR Ultimate users — all with no additional deployment or configurations required.
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).
2 min
Security Operations (SOC)
Cybersecurity Analysts: Job Stress Is Bad, but Boredom Is Kryptonite
Repetitive tasks are a big part of a cybersecurity analyst’s day. But combining monotony with the need for attentiveness can be kryptonite.
3 min
Detection and Response
The Future of the SOC Is XDR
Extended detection and response (XDR) is increasingly gaining traction across the industry.
2 min
Detection and Response
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (More Data): What Security Pros Are Saying
Eight in 10 organizations collect, process, and analyze security operations data from more than 10 sources, but security analysts need even more.
2 min
Research
Today’s SOC Strategies Will Soon Be Inadequate
New research sponsored by Rapid7 explores the momentum behind SOC modernization and the role extended detection and response (XDR) plays.
3 min
InsightIDR
Are You in the 2.5% Who Meet This Cybersecurity Job Requirement?
Multitasking has become a cybersecurity job requirement, but with the right technology, there could be a better way.