David Beaver
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David Beaver shared thisThis is a great eventDavid Beaver shared thisExcited to see that Jeffrey G., Rapid7’s Field CTO for the Americas will be speaking at SecOps Virtual 2024! This event is taking place on May 14th at 9am EDT / 2pm BST. The virtual event will have topics ranging from: o The promise and peril of AI o One-size-fits-most security – Is there a better way? o The “more equals better” fallacy – How to make many systems translate into light work & much more! Reserve your spot today!
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David Beaver shared thisOn September 13th, see the Mimecast-Netskope-Rapid7 partnership in action – with so many entry points to the modern organization, and employees using a myriad of devices to access data, a consistent solution to #CloudSecurity has become essential. Save your spot at the #webinar here: r-7.co/3crPKzX
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David Beaver shared thisDavid Beaver shared thisJoin us on May 14 where we’ll cover how CyberArk and Rapid7 work together to make life easier and more secure for organizations working to reduce risk in a dynamically changing world. https://r-7.co/3dnNsMR
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David Beaver liked thisDavid Beaver liked thisIs Anthropic turning cybersecurity into a clickbait? Two months ago, I explained why they won’t kill cyber, even if some appsec companies will be wiped out. With Mythos, we’re right back in the same place. What people seem to not grasp is that security is about much more than finding vulnerabilities in code. Think about all the work that happens OUTSIDE of the code repository, like: - Managing identity sprawl and privilege risk (dealing with over-privileged users, stale accounts, unmanaged service identities, etc.) - Detecting active exploitation attempts when they happen (detecting suspicious login patterns, unusual device activity, abnormal traffic flows, and so on) - Enforcing network segmentation and egress controls (dealing with flat networks, exposed services, uncontrolled outbound access, etc.) - Preventing cloud misconfigurations (flagging public storage buckets, overly permissive IAM policies, disabled logging, etc. - stuff CSPMs have been doing for a while) - Protecting secrets and machine credentials (hardcoded tokens, shared API keys, long-lived certificates, and other things NHI startups have been tackling) - Maintaining infrastructure integrity (i.e., dealing with configuration drift, unauthorized changes, unmanaged shadow infrastructure, etc.) - Monitoring third-party and supply chain access (vendor VPN access, SaaS integrations, unmanaged OAuth applications, bring your own cloud, and so on) - Responding to incidents across environments (taking actions to contain threats, revoking access, cross-system investigations, and other aspects of incident response) - Restoring systems and operations after incidents or failures (all the stuff that can be bucketed under “cyber resilience”, such as environment rollback, data recovery, service re-deployment, etc.) All that is security, and all that needs to be done. And neither Claude Code nor Mythos have solved it. The Core Strength Network
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David Beaver liked thisDavid Beaver liked thisThree weeks into my new role as Senior Director, Global Partner Programs Strategy and Partner Operations at Sophos it’s already been an energizing start! After a wonderful five year chapter at Rapid7, I’m excited to begin this next journey and help drive meaningful impact at scale. What stood out to me about Sophos, beyond the industry leading platform and solutions, was the team - along with the speed, focus, and urgency they bring to delivering world class partner experiences. I’m thrilled to be part of this team, and so excited about the opportunity ahead!
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David Beaver liked thisDavid Beaver liked thisNot all support comes with a contract. Recently, while working on integrating Velociraptor into our organization, I hit a problem that completely blocked my progress. No internal consultant. No clear direction. Just a wall. So I took a direct approach and reached out to Mike Cohen, the creator of Velociraptor. I didn’t expect much. After all, we’re talking about an open-source tool. But what followed was something else entirely. 👇 Mike didn’t just reply he fully engaged. For several days, he worked with me closely, digging into the issue and troubleshooting step by step until we got it resolved. 🛠️ No tickets. No SLAs. No paid support tiers. Just genuine commitment. It’s easy to focus on features when choosing tools. But experiences like this highlight something more important, the people behind them. Huge respect to Mike Cohen for setting that standard. #CyberSecurity #DFIR #IncidentResponse #OpenSource #Velociraptor #BlueTeam #SecurityTools #InfoSec #ThreatHunting #Community
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David Beaver liked thisDavid Beaver liked thisToday I ended a run of nearly five incredible years at Rapid7. This chapter has been one of the most rewarding of my career. I’m especially proud of the global communications work I’ve had the chance to lead and contribute to on behalf of the company. From collaborating with executives and other internal experts to drive a consistent cadence of impactful earned media, to partnering with Rapid7 Labs on scoping, developing, and promoting exceptional vulnerability and threat intelligence research—and all the corporate, product, and services communications activities in between—It’s been a pleasure to work alongside such smart and dedicated colleagues based in every corner of the world. I can’t thank every individual who’s been part of this journey, because there are *many, many* people who have had a positive impact on my time at Rapid7. However, I would like to acknowledge a few of my longest-term relationships for their support over the years (although LinkedIn won't allow me to tag them all in a single post): Owen Holland, Jack Clavette, Halle Golden, Raj Samani, Sabeen Malik, Christiaan Beek, Deral Heiland, Laura Ellis, Julian Waits, Peter Kaes, Jeremy Makowski, Maor Weinberg, Ryan Emmons, Stephen Fewer, Jacquie Harris, Rashmi Harish, Maria Holloway, Adam Barnett, Lisa Beekman, Sue Fontes, Kate Allard, Margaret Wei, Mikayla Wyman, Jamie Cowper, Cynthia Wyre, Christina Spadaro, Natalie Ely, Iliana Romanul, Lauren Foley, Tom Caiazza, Aaron Wells, Amy Hunt, Renee Shephard, Robin Long, Jeffrey Gardner, Claire Towlson, Joanna O’Bree, Julie LaFaye, Junior Correia, Brian Bartholomew, Kelly Hiscoe, and of course Miranda Harper, Caitlin O’Connor, Kelly Crummey, Caitlin Condon, Michaela Scampoli, Rob Dooley, Erick Galinkin, and Cynthia Stanton! A big thank you as well to Alice Randall for being an amazing advocate and sounding board. I’m excited for what’s ahead and can’t wait to share more about it here soon.
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David Beaver liked thisSuper honored and excited to join the Board of Directors at the Sepsis Alliance. #Sepsis can affect anyone, and it remains a leading cause of death and a critical gap in our health system. Very grateful for the opportunity to support an organization that is working every day to raise awareness, improve early detection, and save lives. Looking forward to learning from this incredible community and contributing to the important work ahead. #LetsGoDavid Beaver liked thisSepsis Alliance is pleased to welcome David Elin to the Board of Directors! “David brings a rare combination of policy expertise, advocacy leadership, and deep commitment to patient-centered change,” said Thomas Heymann, Sepsis Alliance President and CEO. “His ability to build coalitions, navigate complex policy environments, and elevate the patient voice will be invaluable as we continue to advance our mission and drive meaningful progress in sepsis awareness, prevention, and care.” Learn more about David and his commitment to advancing sepsis policies that will save lives at https://lnkd.in/gUj5SdNR.
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David Beaver liked thisDavid Beaver liked thisGreat, another cybersecurity apocalypse. I can hear the eyes rolling. How about we skip all the tech talk. What's the real issue with Mythos? What's Project Glasswing? Should I care? How much? Why? Also: explain it to me like I'm 10.Explain it to me like I'm 10 years old: Mythos and Project GlasswingExplain it to me like I'm 10 years old: Mythos and Project Glasswing
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David Beaver liked thisDavid Beaver liked thisGrateful to share - I’m now 12 years cancer-free! Looking back at the first photo, I remember the relief of finally being “DONE.” Cancer turns your world upside down. It brings chaos, uncertainty, and a loss of control. What got me through was hope and support from friends and family. Dana-Farber gave me a plan, a path forward, and the strength to believe in what was possible. Jim, my extended family, and friends provided the support to execute the plan. I will be forever grateful to all of you! These two photos say so much. Twelve years later, my family has grown so much! Neve was in kindergarten and is now graduating high school and prepping for college. Will has literally grown SO MUCH - I have to look up to talk to him, and Rory is living his best life in middle school. And Jim grew a beard! I’m reminded just how much there is to be thankful for. But I’ve also learned this journey is never just your own. Cancer impacts not only patients, but the close family and friends who walk alongside them. Right now, I’m especially inspired by one of my closest friends, Alison Palmer, and her incredible son Jack. Watching their strength and resilience through his treatment at MSK is incredibly powerful and a reminder of why this fight matters so much. That’s why being part of Expect Miracles Foundation - Financial Services Against Cancer means so much to me. What started as a personal journey has become a purpose, helping fund groundbreaking research at Dana-Farber and Memorial Sloan Kettering, while also supporting young adult survivors with critical financial assistance. This May, I’ll be participating in the Expect Miracles Foundation Distance Challenge which is our biggest fundraiser of the year. Thanks to our sponsors, 100% of every donation goes directly to the cause. I’ve set a goal to raise $5000, and I would be so grateful for your support. Please consider donating here: https://lnkd.in/gfGRcui2 Every contribution big or small, helps fund life-saving research and provides hope to those who need it most. Thank you for being part of this journey and helping us go the distance to leave cancer behind!
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