EXECUTIVE INSIGHT
Q . HOW DOES TREND ANALYSIS CONTRIBUTE TO PREDICTIVE SECURITY AND CAN YOU ELABORATE ON HOW THIS APPROACH CAN ADD INNOVATIONS TO CYBERSECURITY ?
» Trend analysis enables security teams to identify what cybercriminals are targeting and helps security companies uncover any existing gaps in their products .
At Rapid7 , we ’ ve been tracking several APT groups known for their innovation and frequent use of new techniques . Upon identifying a new technique , we promptly engage our engineering team to verify our product ’ s ability to defend against it . This ensures that our products can effectively safeguard our customers against the latest threats .
Q . BASED ON YOUR EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE , HOW HAS THE NATURE OF CYBER THREATS EVOLVED OVER THE YEARS , AND WHAT IMPLICATIONS DOES THIS HAVE FOR BUSINESSES ?
» The most significant change we ’ ve witnessed is in how payloads are deployed . Five years ago , malware resembled a Swiss army knife , offering a plethora of functionalities and tools . However , malware now is more fragmented .
Attackers now utilise ‘ living off the land ’ techniques / binaries , where the final payload typically incorporates only one or two functionalities . Malware is increasingly employed as a means to infiltrate a company ’ s network , with a strong emphasis on remaining undetected thereafter .
This evolution has been driven by advancements in endpoint security . The fragmentation of malware now significantly complicates detection for organisations and researchers alike .
Q . WHY IS COLLABORATION WITHIN THE CYBERSECURITY COMMUNITY IMPORTANT , AND HOW DOES IT CONTRIBUTE TO MORE EFFECTIVE THREAT INTELLIGENCE ?
» Collaboration is crucial because no single security company has full visibility into the cyber world .
Rapid7 is a member of the Cyber Threat Alliance , where we regularly share our observations with other companies and exchange insights with them . Despite being competitors , it ’ s essential that we collaborate to solve major issues together .
Moreover , collaboration between the private and public sectors has significantly strengthened over the years . The recent ransomware and dark web takedowns highlight the positive outcomes that can be achieved through closer collaboration . While at Rapid7 , I ’ ve worked closely with Europol in supporting the takedown of certain ransomware networks .
Q . HOW DO YOU SEE THE ROLE OF AI AND MACHINE LEARNING IN SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THREAT ANALYTICS ?
» AI is a promising technology , and we ’ re beginning to see maturity in machine learning . It ’ s being used to automate tasks and enhance technologies that detect and prevent attacks .
24 October 2024