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InsightIDR

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  Unlock a continuous 360° view of your attack surface
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- Threat Intelligence
  THREAT COMMAND
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- MXDR
  Managed Threat Complete
  24x7 MXDR to secure your extended ecosystem
  Request Demo
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- Managed XDR
  MANAGED THREAT COMPLETE
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InsightIDR
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Getting Started with InsightIDR

InsightIDR Overview
Essential | Quick Start Guide
Advanced | Quick Start Guide
Ultimate | Quick Start Guide

Setup and Deployment

System Requirements
- Setting Up a Service Account
Network and Environment Audit
Ports Used by InsightIDR
Collector Overview
Insight Agent
FIM Recommendations
Other Deployment Options

Automation

Get Started with Automation
Get Started with Automation for Legacy Detection Rules and Basic Detection Rules
- Triggers for Legacy Detection Rules and Basic Detection Rules
Insight Orchestrator Overview
- Configure Connections For Automation
- Automation Workflow Templates
Automation Workflows
Automated Enrichment Workflows
- Enrich Alert Data with Open Source Plugins
Get Started with On Demand Response Actions
Automation Troubleshooting
Send InsightConnect Events to InsightIDR

How To

Manage Credentials
Search Your Logs
Transform Logs to Universal Event Format
Delete and Reinstall a Collector
Deploy Deception Technology
Investigate an Asset or User
Manage Event Sources
- Edit Event Sources
- Copy Event Sources to a New Collector
Export Data
Access AWS Resources with EC2 IAM Roles
Monitor Your Security Operations Activities

Concepts and Usage

Rapid7 Resource Names
Detection Rules
Notable Events
Alerts
- Take Action on an Alert
- Anatomy of an Alert
Investigations
Investigate Threat Command Alerts
Velociraptor
Assets on Your Domain
Dashboards and Reports
- R7 Managed: Endpoint Visibility Validation Dashboard
Deception Technology
File Access Activity Monitoring
File Integrity Monitoring
- File Integrity Monitoring for Linux
- Search Logs for FIM Events
Log Search
Network Rules
Network Traffic Analysis
Threats
- Utilize Existing Threats
- Add and Manage Threats
Users and Accounts
Quick Actions
Data Storage and Retention FAQs

Detection Library

Overview
Rules by Rule Set
Rules by Endpoint
Legacy Detection Rules

InsightIDR REST APIs

InsightIDR REST APIs

Event Source Configuration

InsightIDR Event Sources
Data Collection Methods
Advanced Event Source Settings
Monitor Event Source Health
Event Source Troubleshooting
Auto Configure
Rapid7 Products
Active Directory
- Microsoft Active Directory Security Logs
- Troubleshooting Active Directory
Advanced Malware
- FireEye NX
Cloud Services
Data Exporter
Database
- Microsoft SQL Database Audit Logs
DHCP
DNS
Email and ActiveSync
- Microsoft ActiveSync and Outlook Web Access
Firewall
IDS
Ingress Authentication
- Zscaler LSS
LDAP
- LDAP Troubleshooting
- AWS Managed Microsoft AD
Universal Event Sources
Raw Data
Log Aggregators
Third Party Alerts
Virus Scan
VPN
Web Proxy
Web Server Access
- Microsoft IIS

Administration

Monthly Data Usage
Browser Settings
Email Notifications
User Management
Single Sign-On

Release Notes

Command Platform Release Notes

Support

Contact the Rapid7 Support team
Share an idea with Rapid7
Rapid7 IDR AI Usage

Getting Started with InsightIDR

InsightIDR Overview
Essential | Quick Start Guide
Advanced | Quick Start Guide
Ultimate | Quick Start Guide

Setup and Deployment

System Requirements
- Setting Up a Service Account
Network and Environment Audit
Ports Used by InsightIDR
Collector Overview
Insight Agent
FIM Recommendations
Other Deployment Options

Automation

Get Started with Automation
Get Started with Automation for Legacy Detection Rules and Basic Detection Rules
- Triggers for Legacy Detection Rules and Basic Detection Rules
Insight Orchestrator Overview
- Configure Connections For Automation
- Automation Workflow Templates
Automation Workflows
Automated Enrichment Workflows
- Enrich Alert Data with Open Source Plugins
Get Started with On Demand Response Actions
Automation Troubleshooting
Send InsightConnect Events to InsightIDR

How To

Manage Credentials
Search Your Logs
Transform Logs to Universal Event Format
Delete and Reinstall a Collector
Deploy Deception Technology
Investigate an Asset or User
Manage Event Sources
- Edit Event Sources
- Copy Event Sources to a New Collector
Export Data
Access AWS Resources with EC2 IAM Roles
Monitor Your Security Operations Activities

Concepts and Usage

Rapid7 Resource Names
Detection Rules
Notable Events
Alerts
- Take Action on an Alert
- Anatomy of an Alert
Investigations
Investigate Threat Command Alerts
Velociraptor
Assets on Your Domain
Dashboards and Reports
- R7 Managed: Endpoint Visibility Validation Dashboard
Deception Technology
File Access Activity Monitoring
File Integrity Monitoring
- File Integrity Monitoring for Linux
- Search Logs for FIM Events
Log Search
Network Rules
Network Traffic Analysis
Threats
- Utilize Existing Threats
- Add and Manage Threats
Users and Accounts
Quick Actions
Data Storage and Retention FAQs

Detection Library

Overview
Rules by Rule Set
Rules by Endpoint
Legacy Detection Rules

InsightIDR REST APIs

InsightIDR REST APIs

Event Source Configuration

InsightIDR Event Sources
Data Collection Methods
Advanced Event Source Settings
Monitor Event Source Health
Event Source Troubleshooting
Auto Configure
Rapid7 Products
Active Directory
- Microsoft Active Directory Security Logs
- Troubleshooting Active Directory
Advanced Malware
- FireEye NX
Cloud Services
Data Exporter
Database
- Microsoft SQL Database Audit Logs
DHCP
DNS
Email and ActiveSync
- Microsoft ActiveSync and Outlook Web Access
Firewall
IDS
Ingress Authentication
- Zscaler LSS
LDAP
- LDAP Troubleshooting
- AWS Managed Microsoft AD
Universal Event Sources
Raw Data
Log Aggregators
Third Party Alerts
Virus Scan
VPN
Web Proxy
Web Server Access
- Microsoft IIS

Administration

Monthly Data Usage
Browser Settings
Email Notifications
User Management
Single Sign-On

Release Notes

Command Platform Release Notes

Support

Contact the Rapid7 Support team
Share an idea with Rapid7
Rapid7 IDR AI Usage

Automatic Log Structuring

Automatic log structuring was permanently enabled for all accounts on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.

Rapid7 now automatically structures your log data in a human-readable format from known formats, such as CEF and JSON. If you have any questions about this setting, contact Rapid7 Support.

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