Latest from Leslie Feldt, Contributing Writer

The Proactive CISO’s Playbook: How to close the Exposure Gap and Manage Cyber Risk with Confidence

Trend Micro’s “The Proactive CISO’s Playbook” guides CISOs in shifting from reactive security to strategic leadership. It emphasizes incident readiness, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement. By adopting a proactive, assume-breach mindset, CISOs can build resilient organizations, foster transparency, and drive board-level engagement in cybersecurity.

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The 2024 Attack Intelligence Report

This report presents data and insights that security practitioners can use to better understand and guard against some of the most significant attacks and TTPs occurring in today’s cyber threat landscape. By examining recent notable vulnerabilities and high-impact attacks, the experts of Rapid7 Labs identify trends and add valuable context so you can command your […]

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How to Choose an MDR Provider: 10 Questions to Ask

Managed detection and response, or MDR, promises around-the-clock threat monitoring and response without building a full security operations center. But providers vary widely in what they deliver. Asking the right questions before you sign will help you separate real capability from marketing. 1. What exactly do you monitor? Clarify coverage across endpoints, network, cloud, identity, […]

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How to Build an AI Business Case That Survives Budget Review

Many AI proposals die in budget review, not because the technology is weak but because the case is. Finance leaders have seen inflated promises before, and they are right to ask hard questions. A strong business case anticipates those questions and answers them with evidence. Lead with a business problem. Begin with a specific, measurable […]

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Ransomware Readiness: A 30-Day Checklist for Mid-Sized Companies

Ransomware is not only a problem for large enterprises. Mid-sized companies are attractive targets because they hold valuable data but often lack the resources of a full security operation. The good news is that you can make meaningful progress in 30 days. This checklist breaks the work into weekly priorities. Week 1: Know your exposure. […]

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Zero Trust Without the Buzzwords: A Practical Starting Point

Few security terms have been stretched as far as “zero trust.” Vendors attach it to nearly every product, and the result is confusion about what it actually means and where to begin. Strip away the marketing and the idea is simple: never automatically trust any user, device, or connection, and verify access every time based […]

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SaaS Sprawl: How to Audit and Cut Unused Software Spend

Software spending rarely balloons in one dramatic purchase. It creeps. A team signs up for a tool on a corporate card, a trial converts to a paid plan, a departed employee’s license keeps renewing. Over time, the result is SaaS sprawl: overlapping tools, unused seats, and subscriptions nobody can explain. Here is how to bring […]

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