Take Command Summit Takeaways: Unprecedented Threat Landscape | Rapid7 Blog

What you'll learn

• Rise of Zero-Day Exploits : 53% of mass compromise events in 2023 and early 2024 began with zero-day exploits. This highlights the urgent need for improved patch management and proactive defense strategies.
• Network Edge Vulnerabilities : Over a third of the vulnerabilities leading to mass compromise events were in network edge technologies, such as firewalls and VPNs, emphasizing the importance of securing these critical points.
• Ransomware on the Rise : Rapid7 tracked over 5,600 ransomware incidents in 2023 and early 2024, with ransomware payouts exceeding $1 billion. The sheer volume underscores the importance of robust defenses and incident response plans.

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