Robert Derby

Senior Security Product Marketing Manager

As Senior Product Marketing Manager, Robert is responsible for the go to market strategy for NetScout’s security product line.

Robert is a leader in cybersecurity product marketing and strategy with over a decade of experience helping organizations understand and solve complex security challenges. His background spans product marketing, product management, partnerships, and sales, which means he’s seen security problems from just about every angle, from the hands-on realities of the SOC to the boardroom-level decisions that shape strategy.

Today, his focus is on Network Detection and Response (NDR) and the critical role network data plays in threat detection, investigation, and response. Working closely with customers, analysts, and internal teams to craft go-to-market strategies that cut through complexity and help organizations make smarter security decisions.

Earlier in his career, Robert helped build and launch security services across foundational domains including Threat Management, Security Operations Center (SOC), Identity and Access Management (IAM), and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) at Optiv, and worked directly with strategic accounts at Check Point helping customers implement core security technologies such as next-generation firewalls, threat prevention, and secure remote access. That full-spectrum experience shapes how he thinks about modern cybersecurity today.

He's passionate about demystifying the industry, bridging the gap between technology and business outcomes, and helping others gain clarity in a space that often feels overwhelming.