Gopan Sivasankaran is the regional leader for the Middle East and Africa at Rapid7, where he leads the company’s growth strategy and enterprise business across the region. With more than 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, he brings a rare blend of technical depth and commercial leadership, with expertise spanning consulting, managed security services, and go-to-market execution. He is known for building strong C-suite relationships and helping organizations navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape. Prior to Rapid7, Gopan established and scaled Secureworks’ MEA operations from the ground up, growing it into a market-leading business delivering consistent double-digit growth and major enterprise wins. His career journey - from security analyst to regional leader - gives him a 360-degree perspective on cybersecurity, enabling him to share practical insights on driving growth, building high-performing teams, and delivering impactful security outcomes across diverse markets.