Overview
Rapid7 is the leading provider of unified vulnerability management, compliance and penetration testing solutions.
With more than 1,000 enterprises and government agencies, Rapid7 delivers actionable intelligence about an organization's entire IT environment. Rapid7 offers the only integrated threat management solution that enables organizations to implement and maintain best practices and optimize their network security, Web application security, database security and penetration testing strategies.
Rapid7 was founded in 2000 by current Chairman Alan Matthews, CTO Tas Giakouminakis, VP of Engineering Chad Loder along with board member John Devine. Backed by Bain Capital Ventures in 2007, the Company continues to be at the forefront of market success and innovation in the industry. In October 2009, Rapid7 acquired Metasploit, the open-source penetration testing framework and world's largest database of public, tested exploits. In April 2010, Rapid7 launched Metasploit Express, the world’s first penetration testing solution accessible and practical for security professionals everywhere.
Rapid7 has created a world-class team of technology and service delivery partners including Archer Technologies, RSA, SecureWorks and others to bring unmatched value to our customers.
What Sets Rapid7 Apart:
Rapid7 has broken new ground as an industry pioneer within the security market for years, providing the industry's first solution that truly unifies network security, web application security and database security into a single framework. We've been at the forefront of the unified vulnerability management revolution and have the results to prove it. We are the world's fastest growing vulnerability management company with nearly 800% growth over the last 3 years, the 7th fastest security company in the U.S. and a have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards.
Innovation
Rapid7 has broken new ground as an industry pioneer within the security market for years, providing the industry's first solution that truly unifies network security, web application security and database security into a single framework. At the core of this innovation is the Rapid7 NeXpose Expert System, which delivers unparalleled actionable insight into the security risks that matter most.
Clients
At Rapid7, we seek out long-term relationships with our clients, which we consider as true partners. We recognize that our customers are the backbone of our success as the fastest growing vulnerability management solution provider in the industry and strive to deliver world-class solutions and unmatched client service to help them achieve their vulnerability assessment, risk and compliance objectives.
Employees
As the fastest growing company in the vulnerability management space, we not only look for the best and the brightest, but the most innovative and passionate people to enhance our team. To continue to foster the growth that we have been experiencing for years, our values are based on trust, respect, integrity, honesty and innovation. To bring out the best in people, we reward and celebrate key accomplishments and believe that the sum of all parts is greater than the individual pieces. Rapid7 combined with its clients, partners and external advisors form a cohesive team that continues to excel.
Recognition
Industry experts recognize Rapid7 as an industry pioneer, honoring us with many awards and accolades including:
- Inc 500 Award - 7th Fastest Growing Security Company in the U.S (Inc. Magazine, 2009)
- Red Herring 100 Winner (Red Herring Magazine, 2009)
- Tomorrow's Technology Today Award (Info Security Products Guide, 2009)
- Global Product Excellence Customer Trust Award (Info Security Products Guide, 2009)
- Hot Company Finalist (Networks Product Guide, 2009)
- Recommended Product of the Month (SC Magazine, 2008)
