Rapid7 Cybersecurity Summit 2026

Keynote: Defense starts earlier than you think

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The security market is consolidating, yet security environments are more fragmented than ever. CISOs and SOC teams are drowning in alerts, tools, and disconnected data - without greater confidence or control. In this keynote, we’ll examine why complexity, not a lack of technology, has become the primary barrier to effective security.

We’ll introduce Preemptive Security as a new operating model - one that brings together exposure management, MDR, AI, and human judgment to reduce noise, create clarity, and act before risk becomes impact. This session sets the foundation for the summit by reframing how modern organizations must think about defense, resilience, and outcomes.

Presenters

Brian Castagna

Brian Castagna

Chief Security Officer, Rapid7

Craig Robinson

Craig Robinson

Research Vice President, Security Services IDC

Craig Adams

Craig Adams

SVP, Chief Product Officer, Rapid7

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