4 min
Cybersecurity
Navigating Choppy Waters: Top Security Predictions from Rapid7's 2025 Webinar
Hosted by industry heavy hitter Brian Honan, CEO of BH Consulting, the webinar brought together Rapid7 security and policy experts Raj Samani, Chief Scientist, and Sabeen Malik, VP of Global Government Affairs and Public Policy.
2 min
Security Operations (SOC)
Unlock 24/7 SOC Coverage: Rapid7 MXDR Now Supports Microsoft Security Products
With the launch of Rapid7 MXDR’s SOC support for key Microsoft security products, we’re making it possible for organizations to layer security defenses and amplify outcomes.
1 min
Events
Takeaways From The Take Command Summit: Navigating Modern SOC Challenges
At our recent Take Command summit, experts delved into the pressing challenges faced by SOC teams.
4 min
Security Operations (SOC)
Rapid7 Infuses Generative AI into the InsightPlatform to Supercharge SecOps and Augment MDR Services
At Rapid7, we are pioneering the infusion of artificial intelligence (AI) into our platform and service offerings, transforming the way security operations centers (SOCs) around the globe operate.
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, is an excellent resource for understanding
how to ask the right questions regarding your securit
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.