Raj Samani is a computer security expert with more than 25 years’ experience building a stronger, more resilient cybersecurity community through organizational leadership and industry activism. As Senior Vice President and Chief Scientist at Rapid7, Raj is responsible for extending the scope and reach of Rapid7’s research initiatives to further inform and equip business and government leaders.
Immediately prior to joining Rapid7, Raj was a senior executive at McAfee, where he served as McAfee Fellow and Chief Scientist after serving as VP and Chief Technical Officer in EMEA. Raj has assisted multiple law enforcement agencies in cybercrime cases, and is special advisor to the European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) in The Hague.
Raj has been recognized for his contributions to the computer security industry through numerous awards, including the Infosecurity Europe hall of Fame, Peter Szor award, and Intel Achievement Award, among others. He also co-authored the book “Applied Cyber Security and the Smart Grid” as well as “CSA Guide to Cloud Computing,” and he has served as a technical editor for numerous other publications.
In addition to speaking at myriad cybersecurity industry events, Raj is sought after for his commentary on breaking news such as major security breaches and emerging threats. His commentary has appeared in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, The Daily Beast, and more. He can be found on X at @Raj_Samani.