Rapid7 unveils patented ransomware prevention technology

Rapid7 has announced its newly patented ransomware prevention technology. This development offers a multi-layered approach to combating ransomware, providing comprehensive coverage to anticipate advanced attacks, accelerate detection, and shorten response times.

Given the ubiquitous nature of ransomware and the spiralling costs of damage control, fending off these attacks has become a top priority for both organisations and the security industry as a whole. Success against these cyber threats requires a cohesive, multi-layered strategy that erects barriers at each stage of the attack chain, disrupting any nascent threats. The ransomware prevention technology, which is now integrated within the Rapid7 Managed Threat Complete, adds an improved shield of defence set to halt these attacks in their earliest stages.

In the words of Jeremiah Dewey, the senior vice president of managed services at Rapid7, "Being proactive is essential." Dewey further said, "In taking an end-to-end approach to ransomware, Rapid7 has combined new ransomware prevention with existing threat detection capabilities so our customers can address everything from threat actor reconnaissance and initial access attempts, all the way to digital forensics and response. This extensive coverage keeps our customers safer and also drives greater efficiency in their SOC environments."

By uniquely melding prevention and patented deception engines, Rapid7's solution can block and contain damaging malware attacks intended to sidestep traditional security mechanisms and undermine business continuity. Designed for seamless integration with customers' existing security ecosystems, this technology bolsters pre-existing endpoint protection platforms, endpoint detection, response solutions, or Rapid7's own next-gen antivirus (NGAV) capabilities. The result is that clients are better equipped to disrupt adversaries' ransomware attempts without incurring heavy overhead or operational pressure.

When synced with Managed Threat Complete, Rapid7's ransomware prevention offers companies access to comprehensive, expert-delivered coverage. This includes Proactive Defences, incorporating an array of protective measures to mitigate the chances of a breach and stay in front of would-be attackers. It also includes MDR Beyond Endpoint, which focuses on the crucial speed of recognising and containing threats to minimise their impact. Finally, they offer Response and Resiliency services, which include unlimited incident response to ensure comprehensive, end-to-end coverage during a security event. Their team of experts is committed to assisting organisations to recover from incidents and providing actionable plans for improving resilience and preventing repeat attacks.