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.
2 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.
2 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.
