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Community-Centered Cybersecurity

RSAC Conference is, and has always been, about bringing all cybersecurity professionals together and empowering the collective "we" in the industry. We champion a broad range of professional perspectives and create spaces where all cybersecurity experts can connect, learn, and drive innovation together. At its core, it's this collaboration that stands to unlock our industry's full potential and strengthen cybersecurity for everyone.

Our Guiding Principles

  • Industry Leadership: Set the standard for cybersecurity excellence by curating high-quality content and fostering knowledge exchange across the professional community
  • Community Development: Engage the cybersecurity community to build meaningful connections and support professional growth at all levels
  • Welcoming Professional Environment: Ensure RSAC Conference is a welcoming, accessible space where all cybersecurity professionals can participate and thrive

 

Our Commitment in Action

Industry Leadership

We curate high-quality content that advances cybersecurity knowledge across the community. Our RSAC Program Committee represents respected cybersecurity professionals from across the industry, ensuring many perspectives shape our content selection. Our Call for Submissions encourages participation from the full spectrum of cybersecurity expertise. We guide our speakers to share varied professional experiences and vision through Keynote sessions and design specialized programming that drives cybersecurity knowledge and professional growth.

Community Development

We intentionally create forums and spaces that connect cybersecurity professionals from all sectors of the industry and from around the world - from emerging talent to seasoned experts, from startups to enterprise organizations. We facilitate networking opportunities and promote events that bring together professionals with complementary expertise. We provide educational support through All Access Passes to professional organizations, academic institutions, and emerging professionals via our RSAC™ Security Scholar and College Day programs that help to strengthen the cybersecurity workforce.

Welcoming Professional Environment

We maintain policies including our Code of Conduct and Exhibitor Guidelines to ensure a professional environment that welcomes all perspectives. We provide accessibility features like open and closed captioning for knowledge accessibility, Prayer and Meditation Rooms, and nursing pods to accommodate all professionals' needs. We regularly review and update our practices to support meaningful participation from the entire cybersecurity community.