Welcome to 2023, a year that sounds so futuristic it is hard to believe it is real. But real it is, and make no mistake, threat actors are still out there, working hard to get into networks the world over. So, at the start of the new year, I am reminded of two particular phrases: Those who do not learn from their past are doomed to repeat it, and history doesn't repeat itself, but it rhymes.
With those cautionary words in mind, let's take a brief look back at a smattering of the research we conducted in 2022. Hopefully, you will find some overlooked lessons from the past to keep your organizations safe here <cue excessive reverb> in the future.
Trends Gonna Trend
Some of Rapid7’s most important research is focused on the current state of cybersecurity and threat landscape. This research is designed to glean critical insights into threat actor tactics and how the security industry works to combat them. Below are four reports based on this type of research.
Vulnerability Intelligence Report
One of our most pored over reports, the Vulnerability Intelligence Report looks at threats that emerged in the previous year. This year, we identified many worrying (and some downright critical) trends in the vulnerability management space. For example, we found that widespread threats were up 130% from 202o and roughly half of them were zero-day exploits. Additionally, the time to known exploitation of vulnerabilities shrunk to under a week. It’s a sobering report, without a doubt.
Cloud Misconfigurations Report
Securing cloud instances has become a major part of keeping organizations safe from ..
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