Rapid7 helps protectors build comprehensive cybersecurity programs and overcome the chaos of the ever-changing threat landscape.
Rafe Brown, CFO, shares the details on Rapid7 and what it’s like to work there.
In this Video
We discuss:
- Details about Rapid7 and what they do
- Use cases / Customer Examples
- What attracted Rafe to Rapid7
- The latest at Rapid7
- The culture at Rapid7
- Why Rapid7 should be on your radar
Video Transcript
Details About Rapid7 and What They Do
Rapid7 is a company that focuses on cybersecurity. At our heart, we call ourselves a company built by practitioners for practitioners. What that means is we really think about the people who have to defend networks day in and day out—the “protectors,” as we call them.
The security industry, unfortunately, is full of a lot of noise and chaos. Attackers are constantly changing their methods, and companies are trying to defend massive, sprawling digital footprints. Our goal is to bring clarity and order to that chaos. We do that by providing software and managed services that allow companies to see their entire environment, look for vulnerabilities, detect if an attacker has gotten into their network, and then help them respond to that quickly. Ultimately, we are trying to make a secure digital world accessible for all companies, not just those with massive security teams.
Use Cases & Customer Examples
Our customer base is incredibly diverse because, frankly, everyone needs cybersecurity today. We secure everything from massive global banks and healthcare systems to mid-sized businesses and local governments.
For example, think about a major hospital system. They have thousands of connected devices—everything from laptops to critical medical equipment like infusion pumps. If an attacker compromises their network, it’s not just a data issue; it’s a patient care issue. We work with organizations like that to proactively scan their environment, find where the weak points are before an attacker does, and monitor their systems 24/7. If a suspicious log-in happens at 2:00 AM on a holiday, our managed detection and response teams are immediately on it to isolate the threat before it can spread.
What Attracted Rafe to Rapid7
When I was looking at the next step in my career, I wanted to find a company that checked three major boxes: a massive market opportunity, a highly differentiated product, and a truly authentic culture. Rapid7 stood out on all three.
Cybersecurity is one of the defining challenges of our generation, so the market relevance was obvious. But what really hooked me was the mission-driven nature of the team. People here genuinely care about protecting our customers. It’s not just about selling software; it’s about being a trusted partner in the fight against cybercriminals. From the executive leadership down to our newest engineers, there is a shared passion and energy that is incredibly contagious. I knew I wanted to be a part of that journey.
The Latest at Rapid7
It is an incredibly exciting time at the company right now. We are leaning heavily into AI-powered managed cybersecurity operations. The threat landscape moves too fast for pure human intervention alone, so we’ve integrated advanced AI and machine learning into our platform to help automate the heavy lifting of data analysis. This allows our teams and our customers to spot anomalies and threats at an unprecedented speed.
Additionally, we are expanding our global footprint and continuously scaling our cloud security capabilities. As more enterprises migrate their core infrastructure to complex, multi-cloud environments, we are ensuring that our team is right there ahead of them, delivering the next generation of visibility and risk management tools.
The Culture at Rapid7
If I had to sum up the culture at Rapid7 in a few words, it would be: collaborative, accountable, and continuously learning. We have a set of core values that we actually live by—things like “Be an Advocate,” “Bring You,” and “Impact Together.”
“Bring You” is a big one for us. We want people to bring their authentic selves to work, because diverse perspectives make for better problem-solving, which is critical in security. We also emphasize a low-ego environment. Cybersecurity is a team sport; nobody wins in a silo. We celebrate wins together, we learn from misses together, and we invest heavily in our people’s career growth and development.
Why Rapid7 Should Be on Your Radar
If you are looking for a career where your work has a direct, tangible impact on the safety of the digital world, Rapid7 should absolutely be on your radar. We are tackling complex technical problems at a massive scale, and we’re doing it alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.
Whether you’re in engineering, sales, product management, or customer success, you have the opportunity to build something meaningful here. We are a global leader, but we still maintain that fast-paced, innovative mindset. We’re growing, we’re innovating, and we are looking for ambitious people to join us.