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Cybersecurity as a Service market to hit USD $83.96bn

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Cybersecurity as a Service market forecast to soar from USD $17.60bn in 2024 to USD $83.96bn by 2034, driven by threats and skills gaps.
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Rapid7 names Simon Ractliffe to lead APJ security push

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Rapid7 appoints veteran cyber leader Simon Ractliffe as APJ general manager to drive regional growth and deepen Microsoft-focused security.
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Rapid7 unveils MDR service built for Microsoft users

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Rapid7 has launched a Microsoft-focused MDR service that fuses Defender telemetry with its SIEM and global SOC for unified threat response.
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Rapid7, ARMO unite to bolster cloud runtime security

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Rapid7 partners with ARMO to embed cloud runtime detection into its Command Platform, unifying exposure management and live threat response.
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Microsoft patches zero-day, kills legacy Windows drivers

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Microsoft’s first 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes an exploited DWM zero-day, strips decades-old modem drivers and tackles Secure Boot risks.
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HackerOne hires new leaders to drive AI security push

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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HackerOne hires new revenue and marketing chiefs to target soaring enterprise demand for AI-driven security and threat exposure tools.
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Rapid7 & HITRUST team up on continuous compliance

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Rapid7 and HITRUST link attack surface monitoring with HITRUST controls to automate continuous compliance and cut manual audit workload.
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Rapid7 unveils Curated Intelligence Rules to automate AWS firewall

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Rapid7 launches Curated Intelligence Rules to automate AWS firewall updates, helping security teams swiftly counter evolving cyber threats with minimal manual effort.
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AI & ransomware reshape cyber threat landscape, report finds

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Rapid7's report reveals cyber threats evolving with AI-powered phishing, rising ransomware alliances, and faster exploitation of vulnerabilities worldwide.
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Microsoft publishes 66 new vulnerabilities in November Patch Tuesday

Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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Microsoft releases 66 new vulnerabilities in November Patch Tuesday, including a critical, exploited zero-day affecting most Microsoft software assets.
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Exclusive: Rapid7's Craig Adams discusses AI’s new role in defending cyberspace

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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As AI reshapes cyber defence, organisations adopt transparent, AI-driven tools to combat surging attacks and complex digital threats worldwide.
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Rapid7 adds AI risk summaries to Command Platform for faster response

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Rapid7 has added AI-generated risk summaries to its Command Platform, helping security teams speed up prioritisation and remediation of vulnerabilities.
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Rapid7 appoints Soumi Mukherjee as ANZ Sales Director to boost growth

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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Rapid7 has appointed Soumi Mukherjee as ANZ Sales Director to drive regional growth and help organisations tackle complex cybersecurity challenges.
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AISLE debuts autonomous AI tool to patch software vulnerabilities

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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AISLE launches AI-driven system that autonomously finds, tests, and patches software vulnerabilities, speeding up enterprise security and reducing risks.
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Rapid7 secures seventh straight spot in Gartner SIEM report

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Rapid7 has secured its seventh consecutive spot in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for SIEM, highlighting its strong presence and innovative security solutions.
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Immersive appoints new CPO & CTO to boost AI cybersecurity

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Immersive hires Aniket Menon and Thanos Karpouzis to lead product and technology, enhancing its AI-driven cybersecurity platform, Immersive One.
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Rapid7 named Leader in IDC report for exposure management

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Rapid7 is named a Leader in IDC's 2025 report for its Exposure Command platform, unifying attack surface visibility with AI-powered risk prioritisation and remediation.
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Rapid7 unveils Vector Command Advanced for compliance, security

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Rapid7 launches Vector Command Advanced, a platform combining automated and human-led tests to enhance security and simplify compliance with PCI, ISO 27001, and NIST.
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August Patch Tuesday: Microsoft addressing 111 vulnerabilities

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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Microsoft's August 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 111 vulnerabilities, including nine critical remote code executions and a moderate zero-day flaw.
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Most cyber attack brokers sell admin access from USD $500

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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Cyber attackers can buy admin-level access to corporate networks from USD $500, with 71% of dark web listings offering privileged credentials, new research shows.