Key Takeaways from the Take Command Summit 2025: Risk Revolution – Proactive Strategies for Exposure Management

At the Take Command 2025 Virtual Cybersecurity Summit, a standout session titled Risk Revolution brought together Rapid7 product leaders and ESG analyst Tyler Shields to unpack the evolution of exposure management — and how organizations can build more context-driven, proactive risk strategies...

Key Takeaways from the Take Command Summit 2025: Customer Panel on Future-Proofing VM Programs

One of the most actionable sessions at the Take Command 2025 Virtual Cybersecurity Summit came directly from the field. In a panel hosted by Aniket Menon, VP of Product Management at Rapid7, security leaders from Cross Financial Corp, Phibro Animal Health Corporation, and Miltenyi Biotec shared h...

What the Take Command 2025 Survey Tells Us About the State of Security

The Take Command 2025 Virtual Cybersecurity Summit wasn’t just about sharing insights, it was about listening. After the live sessions wrapped, we surveyed attendees to understand where their security programs stand today, what challenges they’re facing, and what they found most valuable during t...

Why CTEM is the Winning Bet for CISOs in 2025

Continuous Threat Exposure Management CTEM has moved from concept to cornerstone, solidifying its role as a strategic enabler for CISOs. No longer a theoretical framework, CTEM now anchors today's cybersecurity programs by continuously aligning security efforts with real-world risk. At the heart ...

Vendor-Agnostic Security: The Key To Smarter Risk Management

Security teams are investing in more tools than ever – but visibility into real risk is still elusive. Why? Because too many tools are locked inside closed ecosystems that don’t share data or context. A vendor-agnostic security strategy changes that. It gives you the flexibility to integrate...

Exploring an Untethered, Unified Approach to CTEM

We live in a world where traditional Vulnerability Management VM has become infosec’s version of ‘whack-a-mole’— an attempt to tackle risks that constantly shift, multiply, and morph. As organizations push workloads to the cloud, offer customers digital experiences, or as they build AI-enabled...

Exploring an Untethered, Unified Approach to CTEM

We live in a world where traditional Vulnerability Management VM has become infosec’s version of ‘whack-a-mole’— an attempt to tackle risks that constantly shift, multiply, and morph. As organizations push workloads to the cloud, offer customers digital experiences, or as they build AI-enabled...

From Inventory to Influence: How CAASM Shifts Security’s Leverage

Running short on time but still want to stay in the know? Well, we’ve got you covered! We’ve condensed all the key takeaways into a handy audio summary. Our AI-driven podcasts are fit for on the go. Click right here to hear it all on CAASM & CDMB Inefficiencies! Most security teams already know...

Three Takeaways from the Gartner® Report: How to Grow Vulnerability Management Into Exposure Management

Security leaders today face a harsh reality: traditional vulnerability management isn’t enough. Threat actors are evolving, attack surfaces are expanding, and organizations need a more proactive approach to stay ahead of risk. Latest research from Gartner, How to Grow Vulnerability Management Int...

From Exposure to Assurance: Unified Remediation Across the Security Lifecycle

When it comes to defending your organization, every second counts. The time to detect, respond, and remediate is critical, but speed alone isn't enough. Fragmentation across security tools, siloed teams, and manual workflows leaves organizations constantly reactive, overwhelmed by alerts, and at...

Top Lessons from Take Command 2025

The live sessions may be over, but with every talk now available on demand, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the biggest takeaways from this year’s summit—and how they can help security teams move faster, act smarter, and take control of their attack surface. From red teaming tactics to...

​​Transforming security​ with Microsoft Security Exposure Management initiatives​

Just as nature sheds its winter coat, it's time to prune outdated security measures and plant the seeds of a more robust defense. For years, Microsoft Secure Score has served as a foundational tool for organizations to assess their security posture. By providing a numerical representation of...

CTEM + CREM: Aligning Your Cybersecurity Strategy

Cyber threats evolve daily, and organizations need to move beyond traditional security approaches to stay ahead. That’s why Continuous Threat Exposure Management CTEM, a concept introduced by Gartner, has been gaining traction. CTEM isn’t just another cybersecurity buzzword; it’s a structured,...

Unpacking a post-compromise breach simulation with Vector Command

The reality of modern cyber threats In today’s evolving cyber landscape, breaches are not a matter of if , but when. Attackers continue to refine their techniques, using stealthy post-compromise tactics to maintain persistence, escalate privileges, and move laterally across networks. The key to...

Unlocking MSSP Success: Why CTEM is Critical

Co-authored by Thomas Green and Sid Nanda What is Continuous Threat Exposure Management CTEM? Continuous Threat Exposure Management CTEM is a five-stage, continuous security program introduced by Gartner in 2022. It proactively assesses an organization’s exposure across networks, systems, cloud...

Explaining External Network Assessment with Vector Command

Learn how external network assessment works within Vector Command, Rapid7’s continuous red team managed service. Understanding threat exposure management Let’s start by providing some context around where Vector Command fits into a security program and more specifically Continuous Threat Exposure...

Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2018-1074

The Linux/Unix host has one or more packages installed that are impacted by a vulnerability without a vendor supplied patch available. - ovirt-engine API and administration web portal before versions 4.2.2.5, 4.1.11.2 is vulnerable to an exposure of Power Management credentials, including clearte...

Is CTEM Just Another Buzzword or Actually Useful?

Running short on time but still want to stay in the know? Well, we’ve got you covered! We’ve condensed all the key takeaways into a handy audio summary. Our AI-driven podcasts are fit for on the go. Click right here to hear it all! Let's face it - cybersecurity teams are drowning in tools,...

CISO's Expert Guide To CTEM And Why It Matters

Cyber threats evolve—has your defense strategy kept up? A new free guide available here explains why Continuous Threat Exposure Management CTEM is the smart approach for proactive cybersecurity. This concise report makes a clear business case for why CTEM's comprehensive approach is the best...

Take Command | Rapid7’s 2025 Cybersecurity Summit: Own Your Attack Surface on April 9

Save the date:April 9, 2025 Take Command is back. After a hugely successful event last year, Rapid7’s cybersecurity summit returns with another stellar lineup to equip security teams with the latest threat intelligence, expert insights, and real-world strategies to take control of an evolving...