Rapid7 and Mindware aim to work together to strengthen the regional cybersecurity ecosystem.
Rapid7, Inc. has announced a new strategic distribution partnership with Mindware. Through the agreement, Mindware will serve as a distributor for Rapid7 across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, and Bahrain.
As the Middle East continues to accelerate its digital transformation agenda, organizations are seeking integrated cybersecurity solutions that reduce operational complexity while improving visibility, resilience, and response. Together, Rapid7 and Mindware will help organizations address these challenges by combining Rapid7’s AI-powered cybersecurity operations platform with Mindware’s regional channel ecosystem, technical expertise, and value-added services.
“Rapid7 has protected organizations across the Middle East for more than a decade, and today hundreds of the region’s leading enterprises and government entities rely on us,” said Gopan Sivasankaran, Regional Director – Middle East & Africa, Rapid7. “Last year we launched a locally hosted, DESC-certified instance, and we continue to invest heavily on the ground, a reflection of how strategically important this region is to us. This partnership marks the next phase: bringing modern security operations to the region at scale, from preemptive MDR to continuous threat exposure management. Mindware’s regional reach and partner ecosystem make them the right partner to extend these capabilities and strengthen cyber resilience across the market.”
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Rapid7 and Mindware Partnership Highlights
According to the announcement, Rapid7 and Mindware aim to work together to strengthen the regional cybersecurity ecosystem. They will invest in partner recruitment, technical enablement, joint marketing initiatives, and go-to-market programs designed to help organizations simplify security operations and improve cyber resilience. The collaboration will also support managed security service providers (MSSPs), value-added resellers, systems integrators, and enterprise partners looking to expand their cybersecurity capabilities.
“Organizations are looking for security solutions that not only protect their environments but also enable innovation and growth,” said Nicholas Argyrides, Vice President – Gulf and East Africa, Mindware. “Our collaboration with Rapid7 reflects a shared vision of making advanced cybersecurity more accessible across the region, empowering partners and customers with the tools, intelligence, and expertise needed to stay ahead of evolving threats.”
