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Overview
[edit]Rapid7, Inc. is a cybersecurity and data analytics company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2000, Rapid7 offers a suite of products and services aimed at enhancing organizations’ ability to detect and mitigate cybersecurity threats. Known for its vulnerability management, incident detection, and threat intelligence solutions, the company serves clients worldwide, with a focus on improving security through analytics-driven insights and automation.
History
[edit]Rapid7 was founded by Alan Matthews, Tas Giakouminakis, and Chad Loder, initially focusing on simplifying complex security tools for broader accessibility in the industry. In 2009, Rapid7 acquired the Metasploit Project, an open-source penetration testing platform, which helped establish the company as a key player in the cybersecurity field . Rapid7 went public on the NASDAQ in 2015 under the ticker symbol RPD . Over the years, the company has grown its capabilities through acquisitions, including Komand in 2017, a security orchestration and automation company, and DivvyCloud, a cloud security firm, in 2020 .
Products and Services
[edit]Rapid7’s solutions are designed to detect vulnerabilities, monitor and respond to security incidents, and automate various security tasks:
-InsightVM: A vulnerability management solution that provides real-time insight into an organization's assets, helping prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk . - **InsightIDR**: A tool for incident detection and response that combines behavioral analytics, threat intelligence, and automation to identify and respond to potential threats . - **Metasploit**: An open-source framework for penetration testing that enables security professionals to simulate attacks and assess network vulnerabilities . - **InsightAppSec**: Focuses on web application security by scanning for vulnerabilities within applications and APIs . - **DivvyCloud**: A cloud security platform that offers automated security and compliance across multi-cloud environments .
[edit]Research and Community Engagement
[edit]Rapid7 is committed to advancing cybersecurity knowledge and collaborates with the broader security community through initiatives like Rapid7 Labs. This division conducts research on emerging threats, attack patterns, and security practices. Rapid7 also regularly publishes vulnerability reports and other resources aimed at educating organizations about cyber threats .
Industry Recognition and Partnerships
[edit]Rapid7 has earned recognition from leading industry analysts like Gartner and Forrester, highlighting its role as a significant contributor to the cybersecurity landscape . The company is actively involved in industry partnerships with organizations such as the Cyber Threat Alliance and the MITRE Corporation, and it frequently collaborates with government bodies to advance cybersecurity standards .
References
[edit]1. Rapid7. (n.d.). "The Metasploit Project." Retrieved from [1](https://www.metasploit.com). 2. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. (2015). "Rapid7, Inc. Form 10-K." Retrieved from [2](https://www.sec.gov). 3. Rapid7. (2017). "Rapid7 Acquires Komand to Expand Automation Capabilities." Business Wire. Retrieved from [3](https://www.businesswire.com). 4. PR Newswire. (2020). "Rapid7 to Acquire DivvyCloud for Cloud Security." Retrieved from [4](https://www.prnewswire.com). 5. Rapid7. (n.d.). "InsightVM: Vulnerability Management Solution." Retrieved from [5](https://www.rapid7.com). 6. ZDNet. (2019). "Rapid7's InsightIDR: Behavioral Analytics for Threat Detection." Retrieved from [6](https://www.zdnet.com). 7. Dark Reading. (n.d.). "Metasploit Framework: Penetration Testing." Retrieved from [7](https://www.darkreading.com). 8. Rapid7. (n.d.). "InsightAppSec for Web Application Security." Retrieved from [8](https://www.rapid7.com). 9. Rapid7 Labs. (n.d.). "Cybersecurity Research and Threat Intelligence." Retrieved from [9](https://www.rapid7.com/research). 10. Gartner. (2021). "Magic Quadrant for Vulnerability Management." Retrieved from [10](https://www.gartner.com). 11. Cyber Threat Alliance. (n.d.). "Member Organizations: Rapid7." Retrieved from [11](https://www.cyberthreatalliance.org).
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