Rapid7 expands to India, announces Global Capability Centre

The new Global Capacity Center in Pune will house technology, security operations, customer support, and IT teams to drive AI innovation, regional growth, and cyber partnerships in region.

Rapid7 will be expanding into India as the extended risk and threat detection provider looks to build its presence in the region. As part of the expansion plans, Rapid7 also opened a new Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Pune to serve as an innovation hub and Security Operations Centre (SOC).

Opening in April 2025, the GCC will focus on expanding Rapid7’s ability to provide seamless, 24x7 security operations coverage to their growing global customers worldwide. The cybersecurity vendor has already begun hiring for the new office, prioritizing on building a team that drives product and service innovation in cyber operations. Rapid7 also aims to reinforce the cybersecurity talent pipeline in the local market and foster AI collaborations with corporations and academic institutions.

According to Corey Thomas, chairman and CEO of Rapid7, expanding into India is a critical step in accelerating Rapid7’s investments in security operations leadership and customer-centric innovation.

“Innovation thrives when multi-dimensional teams come together to solve complex challenges, and this new hub strengthens our ability to deliver the most adaptive, predictive, and responsive cybersecurity solutions to customers worldwide. Establishing a Security Operations Centre in Pune also enhances our ability to scale threat detection and response globally while connecting the exceptional technical talent in the region to impactful career opportunities. We are excited to grow a world-class team in India that will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of cybersecurity,” said Thomas.

Apart from the new GCC, Rapid7 will also be running a series of in-region events to engage with government, education, and talent stakeholders on Rapid7’s commitment to enable customers to simplify security, take control of their attack surface, and confidently navigate a dynamic threat landscape.

Swami Nathan, Rapid7 country manager, India pointed out that Rapid7 is known for its high-performing teams that challenge boundaries and embrace rapid technological change, from generative AI and machine learning to cutting-edge security solutions.

As such, Nathan is excited to lead this transformational journey in Pune, where every team member will have the opportunity to grow, drive meaningful impact for customers, and help shape a more secure digital future.

Rapid7 will host three in-region Security Day events in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore in May. These events will bring together leaders from top corporations, academic institutions, and government to explore the evolving cyber threat landscape, share insights from their cybersecurity journeys, and discover the latest advancements that Rapid7 offers.