Rapid7, Inc. RPD

Company Overview

Rapid7, Inc. is a U.S.-based cybersecurity company that provides software and cloud-based solutions focused on vulnerability management, threat detection, incident response, application security, and exposure management. The company operates primarily within the enterprise cybersecurity and information technology operations industries, serving organizations that need to identify, prioritize, and remediate cyber risks across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. Rapid7 generates revenue primarily through subscription-based software and managed security services, with a growing emphasis on cloud-native security operations and security analytics platforms.

The company’s principal offerings include the Insight Platform, which integrates products such as InsightVM, InsightIDR, InsightCloudSec, InsightAppSec, and managed detection and response services. Rapid7 serves enterprise customers, government entities, healthcare organizations, financial institutions, and mid-market businesses globally. The company was founded in 2000 by Alan Matthews and Tas Giakouminakis and evolved from a vulnerability management software provider into a broader security operations and exposure management platform company through internal development and acquisitions.