Rapid7's 2026 Global Cybersecurity Summit [NA]

Effective detection and response can’t be built on assumptions - it must be continuously validated against how attackers actually operate.

In this session, Rapid7 practitioners explore how continuous red teaming fundamentally strengthens modern MDR by proving detections before they’re tested in a real incident. By safely emulating real-world adversary techniques, Red Teaming continuously validates detection coverage, exposes blind spots, and feeds actionable insights directly into MDR operations.

Attendees will see how this creates a true purple team feedback loop - where detections are tuned, response playbooks evolve, and analysts focus on what matters most. The result is a more preemptive security posture: fewer surprises, faster confidence, and stronger outcomes when threats emerge.

This session demonstrates why adversary validation is becoming a core pillar of preemptive security operations - and how MDR teams move from reactive response to continuously proven defense.