Rapid7 AI layoff details
AI-adjacent restructuringreputable_reporting
Reported layoffs: 300
Industry: Cybersecurity · Geography: United States
The Boston Globe reported that Rapid7 cut about 300 jobs, or roughly 12% of its workforce, as new CEO Wael Mohamed overhauls the cybersecurity company amid a focus on adding AI-powered features.
New CEO Wael Mohamed is overhauling the struggling company amid a focus on adding AI-powered features.
The Boston Globe ties the cuts to an overhaul and AI-powered product focus, while also describing business pressure and falling revenue as factors. This is classified as AI-adjacent restructuring rather than direct AI replacement.
Sources
- The Boston Globe, 2026-08-10