Rapid7 Announces Keynote Speakers for UNITED Security Summit 2016

Rapid7, Inc. (NASDAQ: RPD), a leading provider of security data and analytics solutions, announced today the keynote speaker line up for its UNITED Security Summit. Designed to empower IT and security professionals with the critical context and insight they need to act at the moment of impact, UNITED sessions will cover three key areas: Threat Exposure Management, Incident Detection and Response, and Research. The summit will arm attendees with new ideas and skills to deter, detect, and investigate threats and incidents.

With more than 40 sessions and 500 attendees expected, UNITED will take place from Oct. 31 through Nov. 3, 2016, including two days of trainings, at the Seaport Boston Hotel & World Trade Center.

Featured speakers include:

• General Stanley McChrystal, Former Commander of U.S. and International Forces in Afghanistan and Best-selling Author
• Chris Nickerson, CEO of Lares Consulting and Red Team Testing Expert
• Corey Thomas, President and CEO of Rapid7
• Lee Weiner, Chief Product Officer of Rapid7

“We are incredibly excited for UNITED 2016 and are honored to have General Stanley McChrystal and Chris Nickerson join us as keynote speakers,” said Carol Meyers, UNITED chair and chief marketing officer at Rapid7. “While attendance at UNITED grows annually, it continues to offer an intimate environment for security leaders to learn, share, and innovate together.”

Additionally, Rapid7 will host Rapid7 Rapid Fire, a theatrical debate featuring thought leaders tackling industry topics, which is free and open to the public. Always lively, panelists often must adopt a perspective which they don’t necessarily agree with.

“UNITED exemplifies our vision and mission: empowering IT and security professionals with the accelerated insight required to securely develop, operate, and manage today's sophisticated applications and services,” said Meyers.