Factual Product Summary
Expert offensive security testing covering web applications, internal/external networks, mobile apps, IoT/hardware, and adversarial red teaming.
Backed by the creators of Metasploit, providing technical depth in exploit development and realistic attacker simulation.
Documented Capabilities & Sourced Claims
Every claim is checked against official engineering documentation or compliance reports.
Simulates real-world advanced persistent threats using Metasploit and proprietary attack chains
Audited Capability Specifications
Structured criteria validated against official vendor documentation for buyer comparison.
Supported assessment targets (Web, Mobile, Cloud, Network, API, Red Team, Social Eng).
Service engagement model (Point-in-time assessment, Continuous PTaaS, Retainer).
Whether follow-up validation re-testing is bundled within the initial engagement scope.
Formal frameworks utilized (OWASP ASVS/Top 10, PTES, NIST SP 800-115, OSSTMM).
Typical delivery window for comprehensive debrief and technical reports following testing completion.
Minimum technical credentials held by active delivery consultants (OSCP, CREST, GIAC).
Official Sources & References
Deployment & Specifications
- Deployment Models
- Remote & On-site Consulting
- Supported Platforms
- Target Agnostic (Web, API, Mobile, Network, Cloud)
- Customer Segments
- Enterprise, Mid-Market
- Service Geography
- Global
Pricing Transparency
Scoping-based Statement of Work (SOW) based on asset count and target complexity.
About the Vendor
Rapid7 offers a portfolio covering finding or addressing weaknesses in software, coordinating repeatable security actions across tools, collecting and analyzing security-relevant events, identifying and prioritizing security weaknesses and adding expert monitoring and response to supported telemetry. The entries in this catalog include InsightAppSec, InsightConnect, InsightIDR, InsightVM and Rapid7 Managed Detection and Response. InsightAppSec focuses on dynamic web application vulnerability testing. InsightConnect focuses on security workflow automation and integration. InsightIDR focuses on security detection and incident investigation. When reviewing Rapid7, compare the named products individually: a platform family, a specific module and a managed service can have different scopes and purchasing requirements. Selection should account for supported languages or targets, scan placement, finding quality and how developers validate proposed fixes. Portfolio detail - InsightAppSec: the catalog lists Dynamic application security testing, Developer workflow integration, Finding triage and remediation. - InsightConnect: the catalog lists Workflow orchestration, Alert enrichment. - InsightIDR: the catalog lists Security log investigation, User and entity behavior analytics, Detection and response workflows. - InsightVM: the catalog lists Vulnerability scanning, Risk-based prioritization. - Rapid7 Managed Detection and Response: the catalog lists Managed threat monitoring, Human-led investigation, Response and containment support. For procurement, map each required capability to a named offering and confirm the edition, dependencies and delivery responsibility with the vendor. Product-level entries below provide the operational context and evaluation questions for that comparison.