Join us for an engaging afternoon of insights, real-world security conversations, and peer networking at our next Rapid7 Security Meetup in Sydney.

This session brings together industry voices and customer perspectives to explore how security leaders are scaling securely in the cloud, navigating third-party risks, and driving resilience across their organisations. Expect practical strategies, open discussion, and plenty of opportunities to connect with your peers over drinks and canapés.

The event will also provide you with an exclusive opportunity to connect with Pete Rubio, SVP, Platform Engineering at Rapid7.

When and where?
Date: Wednesday, 27th August 2025
Time: 2pm-5pm
Venue: Hilton Sydney
Address: 488 George St, Sydney NSW 2000

Agenda
2:00pm - 2:30pm | Guest Arrival & Welcome Remarks
Kelvin Pang, Enterprise Account Executive, Rapid7

Collect your name badge, grab a drink, connect with peers, and settle in. Welcome from Rapid7 and introduction of what to expect from the event.

2:30pm - 3:15pm | Fireside Chat with Pete Rubio
Pete Rubio, SVP, Platform Engineering, Rapid7
Interviewed by: Gavin Rae, Senior Security Solutions Engineer, Rapid7

Join Pete for an engaging discussion on Rapid7’s latest product innovations announced at Black Hat, and how leading organisations around the world are embedding security into fast-moving cloud environments-without compromising on speed or innovation.

3:15pm - 4:00pm | Panel Discussion: Completing an Expanding Puzzle - Adapting SecOps to New Attack Vectors
Rolf Samonte - Head of ICT & Cyber Security, Metro Trains Sydney
Ashwani Ram - GM, Cybersecurity, Data and IT Operations, Chartered Accountants ANZ
Pete Rubio - SVP, Platform Engineering, Rapid7
Moderated by: Rob Dooley, General Manager, APJ, Rapid7

As attack surfaces grow and threat signals multiply, SecOps teams are being pushed to adapt at speed. In this panel, security leaders will discuss how they’re evolving operations to stay ahead—by improving visibility, reducing alert fatigue, and orchestrating faster, more focused investigations.

4:00pm - 5:00pm | Networking, Drinks & Canapés
Stick around to meet Pete Rubio, mingle with the panelists, and chat with Rapid7’s local team and your peers in a relaxed, informal setting.

Whether you’re here to swap battle stories, explore practical approaches to threat response, or just reconnect with the community—this is an event you won’t want to miss.

We look forward to hosting you at what will be a highly informative and engaging event.