An Evaluation Framework for Network IDS/IPS Datasets: Leveraging MITRE ATT&CK and Industry Relevance Metrics

The performance of Machine Learning ML and Deep Learning DL-based Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems IDS/IPS is critically dependent on the relevance and quality of the datasets used for training and evaluation. However, current AI model evaluation practices for developing IDS/IPS focus...

RuleGenie: SIEM Detection Rule Set Optimization

SIEM systems serve as a critical hub, employing rule-based logic to detect and respond to threats. Redundant or overlapping rules in SIEM systems lead to excessive false alerts, degrading analyst performance due to alert fatigue, and increase computational overhead and response latency for actual...

Imperva Security Efficacy and Operational Efficiency Leads the Industry in SecureIQLab’s Cloud WAAP Comparative Report

In the 2024 Cloud Web Application and API Protection WAAP CyberRisk Comparative Validation Report from SecureIQLab, Imperva outperformed all other vendors in both security efficacy and operational efficiency. This comprehensive report, based on third-party testing, demonstrates Imperva's commitme...

Improving Popularity Rankings for Better Threat Intelligence, Part 1

AkaRank can overcome biases in current domain popularity lists and help ensure the best threat coverage and user experience...

Prioritizing XDR in 2023: Stronger Detection and Response With Less Complexity

As we get closer to closing out 2022, the talk in the market continues to swirl around extended detection and response XDR solutions. What are they? What are the benefits? Should my team adopt XDR, and if yes, how do we evaluate vendors to determine the best approach? While there continue to be...

What's New in Threat Intelligence: 2021 Year in Review

This post was originally published on the IntSights blog. Last year marked a huge milestone with the acquisition of IntSights by Rapid7. The IntSights team is very excited to join a company committed to simplifying and improving security outcomes for its customers. Rapid7's focus is a great...

What's New in InsightVM: Q3 2021 in Review

In today's post, we're giving a rundown of new features and functionality launched in Q3 2021 for InsightVM and the Insight Platform. We hope you can begin to leverage these changes to drive success across your organization. Apple Silicon support on the Insight Agent We're excited to announce tha...

Holy Grail of Security: Answer to ‘Did X Work?’ – Podcast

Get a glass. Pour in one shot of VERIS, aka the Vocabulary for Event Recording and Incident Sharing engine that generates Verizon’s funny, well-written, incredibly useful, annual Database Investigations Report DBIR. Next, add a shot of MITRE ATT&CK: the curated knowledge repository of reported...

How MSPs can become Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Providers

Managed detection and response MDR is one of the fastest-growing segments in the cybersecurity market. ESG research from April 2019 reveals that 27% of organizations are actively pursuing an MDR project, while another 11% plan to pursue an MDR project in the future. Cynet now enables service...

Cynet is offering unhappy competitors' customers a refund for the time remaining on existing contracts

Cynet goes head-to-head with CrowdStrike, DarkTrace, Cylance, Carbon Black & Symantec, offering their unhappy customers a refund for the time remaining on their existing contracts. Cynet, the automated threat discovery and mitigation platform was built to address the advanced threats that AV and...