Rapid7, a leader in threat detection and exposure management, has embedded agentic AI workflows into its next-generation SIEM and XDR platform, revolutionizing managed detection and response (MDR) services. These AI-driven capabilities enable security operations centers (SOCs) to investigate threats faster, reduce alert fatigue, and empower analysts to focus on strategic tasks, as seen in the finance card above for Rapid7 (NASDAQ: RPD).
Rapid7 integrates agentic AI into its SIEM and XDR platform for MDR.
Automates investigative tasks with 99.93% accuracy in alert triage.
Saves over 200 SOC hours weekly, boosting analyst efficiency.
Enhances transparency with clear reasoning behind AI actions.
Trained on SOC expert playbooks for scalable, high-quality investigations.
Addresses AI-driven threats with faster, more precise responses.
Rapid7’s agentic AI, built on its AI Engine, autonomously handles foundational investigative tasks with the precision of a SOC analyst but at AI speeds. “AI isn’t just an enhancement to security operations, it’s a catalyst for a new era of scale, speed, and strategic decision-making,” said Laura Ellis, vice president of AI and data at Rapid7. These workflows, trained on playbooks crafted by Rapid7’s SOC experts, achieve 99.93% accuracy in closing benign alerts, saving over 200 SOC hours weekly and allowing analysts to prioritize complex threats.
As AI accelerates cyber threats, enabling faster and more sophisticated attacks, organizations require scalable MDR solutions. Rapid7’s agentic AI workflows meet this demand by providing faster time-to-insight and improved alert fidelity. “A world-class SOC optimizes for the ‘human’ decision moment,” said Jon Hencinski, vice president detection & response at Rapid7. The technology automates repetitive tasks, surfaces critical findings, and provides contextual insights, enabling analysts to make informed decisions swiftly and counter AI-enabled attackers effectively.
Rapid7’s approach emphasizes transparency and human-centric AI. The workflows offer visibility into the reasoning and logic behind each AI action, fostering trust and control. “Successful AI deployment in any cybersecurity platform needs to be thoughtful and planned,” said Craig Robinson, research vice president at IDC. By reallocating analyst hours to high-impact tasks, Rapid7’s agentic AI maximizes the return on detection and response investments, strengthening security postures against evolving threats.
Rapid7’s agentic AI workflows mark a significant step in redefining SOC operations. By combining automation, transparency, and expert-driven design, Rapid7 empowers organizations to stay ahead of AI-driven threats, optimize resources, and achieve robust cybersecurity outcomes.
Rapid7, Inc. is on a mission to create a safer digital world by making cybersecurity simpler and more accessible. We empower security professionals to manage a modern attack surface through our best-in-class technology, leading-edge research, and broad, strategic expertise. Rapid7’s comprehensive security solutions help more than 11,000 global customers unite cloud risk management with threat detection and response to reduce attack surfaces and eliminate threats with speed and precision.
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