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.
8 min
Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
MDR, MEDR, SOCaaS: Which Is Right for You?
Let’s take a closer look at these three types of detection and response managed services to help you decide the best fit for your organization.
1 min
InsightIDR
This CISO Isn’t Real, But His Problems Sure Are
The odds are stacked against this poor guy (and you) now – but a unified Extended Detection and Response (XDR) and SIEM restacks them in your favor.
3 min
InsightIDR
The Great Resignation: 4 Ways Cybersecurity Can Win
Cybersecurity has had a talent shortage for years. Here are four ideas about how to prepare for it and win.
3 min
InsightIDR
Is it the End of the Cybersecurity Skills Gap Crisis Yet?
The cybersecurity skills crisis is stuck in its fifth straight year of zero-progress. XDR may be able to change that.
3 min
CISOs
The Cybersecurity Skills Gap Is Widening: New Study
A new study reveals organizations are having serious trouble sourcing top-tier cybersecurity talent — despite their need to fill these roles growing more urgent by the day.
2 min
Security Operations (SOC)
Accelerating SecOps and Emergent Threat Response with the Insight Platform
Efficiency and streamlined operations are two areas where our team will continue to focus efforts in order to deliver value across Rapid7’s growing best-in-class portfolio, while enabling cross capability experiences that improve security team effectiveness.
11 min
Security Operations (SOC)
Talkin’ SMAC: Alert Labeling and Why It Matters
This blog post will demonstrate some common pitfalls of alert labeling, and offers a new framework for SOCs to use.
3 min
Detection and Response
2021 Detection and Response Planning, Part 3: Why 2021 Is the Year for SOC Automation
In this third installment of our series around 2021 security planning, we’re focused on SOC automation.
5 min
Detection and Response
2021 Detection and Response Planning, Part 2: Driving SOC Efficiency With a Detections-First Approach to SIEM
In this installment of our security planning series, we’ll explore the importance of reliable detections to drive an efficient security program forward.
9 min
Security Operations (SOC)
Moving Toward a Better Signature Metric in SOCs: Detection Efficacy
In this blog, we break-down the "Detection Efficacy" metric within the Security Operation Center (SOC).
3 min
Security Operations (SOC)
Intro to the SOC Visibility Triad
In this blog, we break-down the three pillars of the Security Operations Center (SOC) Visibility Triad.
3 min
Security Operations (SOC)
Building a Culture of Security Awareness: How to Use Performance Metrics to Communicate SOC Effectiveness Throughout Your Org
In this blog, we break down which SOC performance metrics to report to your organization and how to measure your impact.
5 min
Security Operations (SOC)
How to Develop a Common Language for Security Buy-In Across Your Business
In this blog, we break-down what keeps organizations from advancing their security programs, and how businesses can establish security priorities.