Posts by Jake Godgart

5 min Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

MDR Vendor Must-Haves, Part 8: Rapid7 Incident Response (Breach) Support

Having the best threat detection methodologies, a streamlined and efficient process for validating threats, and a rock-solid reporting standard may still leave you open to unexpected costs.

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MDR Vendor Must-Haves, Part 7: Managed Response Actions

Security teams face unprecedented challenges as the threat landscape expands in scope and complexity. Protecting the organization in today’s environment has led to analyst fatigue, with many organizations struggling to respond to both user and host threats in a timely manner.

2 min Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

MDR Must-Haves, Part 6: Threat Validation and Detailed Reporting

Engaging a managed security service provider—either a traditional MSSP or MDR provider—should never involve wasting your time.

4 min Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

MDR Vendor Must-Haves, Part 5: Multiple Threat Detection Methodologies, Including Deep Attacker Behavior Analysis

The best Managed Detection and Response (MDR) providers use a combination of threat intelligence, User Behavior Analytics (UBA), Attacker Behavior Analytics (ABA), and human threat hunts to provide detection for threats and attackers.

2 min Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

MDR Vendor Must-Haves, Part 4: Ingestion of Authentication Data Across Local, Domain, and Cloud Sources

There isn’t a single threat or breach that doesn’t involve attackers using legitimate credentials to cause harm.

2 min Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

MDR Vendor Must-Haves, Part 3: Ingestion of Other Technology Investments

By the time you’re ready to invest in a Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service, you’ve likely already invested in a number of different security tools aimed at preventing threats and detecting breaches. MDR is a continued investment in this technology, not always a pure replacement.

3 min Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

MDR Vendor Must-Haves, Part 2: Ingestion of Network Device Data

One area that can offer incredible benefits in a Managed Detection and Response provider is the ingestion of network device data.

4 min Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

Rapid7 Recognized as a Strong Performer in the Inaugural Forrester Wave™ for MDR, Q1 2021

Rapid7 has been included among the top vendors in the inaugural Forrester Wave™: Managed Detection and Response, Q1 2021 and recognized as a Strong Performer.

3 min Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

MDR Vendor Must-Haves, Part 1: Deep Observation of Real-Time Endpoint Data

Assessing Managed Detection and Response (MDR) vendors is no easy task. However, evaluating each based on predetermined tactical prescriptions for what a provider can offer your business can help ensure you are hiring the right fit for you and your team.

6 min Detection and Response

Rapid7 Introduces “Active Response” for End-to-End Detection and Response

We are excited to announce the launch of our new Active Response capability as a part of our MDR Elite service

3 min Awards

Rapid7 Named a Leader in the 2020 Forrester Wave™ for Midsize Managed Security Services Providers, Q3 2020

Rapid7 is thrilled to be named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Midsize Managed Security Services Providers, Q3 2020!

5 min MSSP

Why Do Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services Exist in a World Dominated by MSSPs?

In this blog, we break-down why Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services can survive in a market dominated by MSSP's.

3 min Security Operations

Rapid7 Leads All 'Strong Performers' in 2018 Forrester Wave for Emerging MSSPs

We’re proud to be recognized in the Forrester Wave as the leader in the “Strong Performer” category and to score second highest overall current offering for our Managed Security Services.