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Rackspace Enhances Security and Trust with Rapid7 Solutions
Technology Category
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms
- Sensors - Level Sensors
Applicable Industries
- Cement
- National Security & Defense
Use Cases
- Cybersecurity
- Tamper Detection
Services
- Cybersecurity Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Rackspace Technology, a leading end-to-end multi-cloud technology services company, faced a significant challenge in ensuring the security of their customers' data. As a company that designs, builds, and operates cloud environments across all major technology platforms, it was crucial for Rackspace to instill trust and confidence in their customers. The challenge was to ensure that when customers put their data on the Rackspace platform or chose to interact with Rackspace, their data would be secure and protected as if it was Rackspace's own. The company needed a robust and reliable solution to manage vulnerabilities and threats, and to ensure the highest level of data security.
About The Customer
Rackspace Technology is a leading end-to-end multi-cloud technology services company. They offer services that design, build, and operate their customers’ cloud environments across all major technology platforms, irrespective of technology stack or deployment model. Rackspace partners with their customers at every stage of their cloud journey, enabling them to modernize applications, build new products, and adopt innovative technologies. Security is a top priority for Rackspace, and they are committed to ensuring that their customers' data is secure and protected as if it was their own.
The Solution
To address this challenge, Rackspace turned to Rapid7, a leading provider of security visibility, analytics, and automation solutions. Rackspace implemented a suite of Rapid7 products, including InsightVM, Metasploit, and InsightAppSec. These tools enabled Rackspace to conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments, red teaming, and threat intelligence for both internal operations and customer security operation centers. The adoption of Rapid7's solutions marked an evolutionary journey for Rackspace, enabling them to quantify vulnerabilities in a new way, report more quickly, and remediate faster. The Rapid7 platform was well-received by the team, who appreciated its flexibility and the possibilities it offered. Two key differentiators of Rapid7 were its high level of API integration and automation, and its comprehensive support.
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