At our recent Take Command summit, experts delved into the pressing challenges faced by SOC teams. With 2,365 more data breaches in 2023 than in 2022 (74% of which were a direct result of cyber attacks), the need for robust security operations has never been greater.

Key takeaways from the 25 minute panel:

1. Emphasizing Proactive Defense: SOC teams must prioritize proactive threat detection and intelligence gathering to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.
2. Enhancing Response Times: Reducing incident response times is crucial for mitigating the impact of security breaches and minimizing damage.
3. Leveraging Advanced Tools: Utilizing advanced threat detection technologies, such as AI and machine learning, can significantly improve the ability to identify and respond to sophisticated attacks.

Key Quote:

"The increasing use of native tools by threat actors means they can stay hidden longer, complicating our detection efforts."  - Lonnie Best, Detection & Response Services Manager, Rapid7.

The evolving threat landscape requires SOC teams to enhance detection capabilities and streamline operations. To dive deeper into these insights, click through to watch the full discussion.

The Rapid7 Take Command summit unveiled crucial findings from the 2024 Attack Intelligence Report, offering invaluable insights for cybersecurity professionals navigating today's complex threat landscape.

Key takeaways from the 30 minute panel:

1. Rise of Zero-Day Exploits: 53% of mass compromise events in 2023 and early 2024 began with zero-day exploits. This highlights the urgent need for improved patch management and proactive defense strategies.
2. Network Edge Vulnerabilities: Over a third of the vulnerabilities leading to mass compromise events were in network edge technologies, such as firewalls and VPNs, emphasizing the importance of securing these critical points.
3. Ransomware on the Rise: Rapid7 tracked over 5,600 ransomware incidents in 2023 and early 2024, with ransomware payouts exceeding $1 billion. The sheer volume underscores the importance of robust defenses and incident response plans.

Key Quote:

"Our research shows that more than 40% of incident responses in 2023 stemmed from remote remote access exploits without multifactor authentication. Basic security components are still crucial in making attacks harder." - Caitlin Condon, Director Vulnerability Intelligence, Rapid7

The 2024 Attack Intelligence Report provides deep insights into the evolving threat landscape, highlighting the rise of zero-day exploits, the critical vulnerabilities in network edge technologies, and the rampant increase in ransomware incidents, you can view it here.

For a deeper dive into these findings, click through to watch the full video and stay ahead of attackers.

In today's cybersecurity landscape, staying ahead of evolving threats is crucial. The State of Security Panel from our Take Command summit held May 21st delved into how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping cyber attacks and defenses.

The discussion highlighted the dual role of AI in cybersecurity, presenting both challenges and solutions. To learn more about these insights and protect your organization from sophisticated threats, watch the full video.

Key takeaways from the 30 minute panel:

1. AI-Enhanced Attacks: Friendly Hacker and CEO of SocialProof Security Rachel Tobac highlighted the growing use of AI by attackers, stating, “Eight times out of ten, I’m using AI tools during my attacks.” AI helps create convincing phishing emails and scripts, making attacks more efficient and scalable.
2. Voice Cloning and Deepfakes: Attackers are now using AI for voice cloning and deep fakes, making it vital for organizations to verify identities through multiple communication channels. Rachel continued, "We can even do a deep fake, live during a Teams or Zoom call to trick somebody."
3. Cloud Vulnerabilities: Rapid7’s Chief Security Officer Jaya Baloo pointed out that roughly  45% of data breaches are due to cloud issues, caused by misconfigurations and vulnerabilities, making cloud security a critical focus.

“Professional paranoia is something that I think we should hold dear to us,” - Jaya Bayloo, Chief Security Officer, Rapid7

Watch the full video here.

In today's cybersecurity landscape, staying ahead of evolving threats is crucial. The State of Security Panel from our Take Command summit held May 21st delved into how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping cyber attacks and defenses.

The discussion highlighted the dual role of AI in cybersecurity, presenting both challenges and solutions. To learn more about these insights and protect your organization from sophisticated threats, watch the full video.

Key takeaways from the 30 minute panel:

1. AI-Enhanced Attacks: Friendly Hacker and CEO of SocialProof Security Rachel Tobac highlighted the growing use of AI by attackers, stating, “Eight times out of ten, I’m using AI tools during my attacks.” AI helps create convincing phishing emails and scripts, making attacks more efficient and scalable.
2. Voice Cloning and Deepfakes: Attackers are now using AI for voice cloning and deep fakes, making it vital for organizations to verify identities through multiple communication channels. Rachel continued, "We can even do a deep fake, live during a Teams or Zoom call to trick somebody."
3. Cloud Vulnerabilities: Rapid7’s Chief Security Officer Jaya Baloo pointed out that roughly  45% of data breaches are due to cloud issues, caused by misconfigurations and vulnerabilities, making cloud security a critical focus.

“Professional paranoia is something that I think we should hold dear to us,” - Jaya Bayloo, Chief Security Officer, Rapid7

Watch the full video here.