And we’re back! RSA Conference 2025 kicks off tomorrow with this year’s theme: “Many Voices, One Community.” I’m excited to be attending once again and look forward to bringing you daily updates on the sessions I attend and my key takeaways.
My Focus Areas for RSA 2025
For this year’s conference, I’ve narrowed my focus to three critical cybersecurity domains:
- Operational Technology (OT) Security
- Incident Response training and plans
- Vulnerability Management
I’ve selected sessions aligned with these themes, which I believe represent areas of significant interest to many security professionals today.
First Impressions from the Conference Schedule
After reviewing this year’s program, I noticed several trends. Most notably, artificial intelligence dominates the agenda even more than last year. Nearly every session mentions AI either in the title or description. While AI undoubtedly plays a crucial role in modern security, I find this overwhelming focus somewhat disappointing. There are numerous other equally critical security challenges deserving attention.
On a positive note, I’ve noticed many promising sessions on incident response training, tabletop exercises, and establishing effective incident response teams.
Additionally, vulnerability management features prominently, with several sessions introducing new approaches through exposure management frameworks.
Surprisingly, Operational Technology (OT) security sessions are almost entirely absent from the program. This comes as both a surprise and disappointment, especially considering the increasing convergence of IT and OT environments and the rising threats to critical infrastructure.
I’m hoping to find vendors on the expo floor who specialize in OT security solutions to fill this knowledge gap. The exhibition hall often provides opportunities to discover emerging technologies and approaches not yet represented in the formal program.
What’s next?
I’ll be posting daily updates throughout RSA Conference 2025, sharing insights, trends, and key learnings from the sessions I attend. If you have specific questions or topics you’d like me to explore, feel free to comment below.
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