RSAC™ 2025 Conference is in full swing! Today, we enjoyed 13 keynotes and 82 track sessions led by speakers who shared inspirational stories and insights with thousands of our attendees. If you were unable to attend all the sessions you wanted to, remember that many are available on demand on the session pages on our website within four hours.
Some highlights from today’s agenda include:
Once again, a crowd gathered at the RSAC™ Launch Pad, to see finalists, Blue41, Sybil, and The Hacking Games give their best Shark Tank® pitches to Sarah Guo from Conviction Partners LLC, Barmak Meftah from Ballistic Ventures, and Enrique Salem from Bain Capital Ventures. It was a tough group of judges, but all three contenders made strong pitches.
The annual Cryptographers' Panel took center stage, a highlight for many attendees. Renowned cryptographers delved into some of the most pressing questions in cybersecurity today: How will AI transform security? What impact will quantum computing have on encryption? And how are cryptocurrencies reshaping digital security? This dynamic panel explored the intersection of cutting-edge technologies and their implications for the future of cybersecurity.
We heard from Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, about how the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is strengthening America’s cybersecurity infrastructure in Making America Safe Again Through Cyber Defense. The session underscored the importance of both immediate action and long-term strategies to ensure the nation’s resilience against evolving cyber threats.
Ron Howard, the driving force behind films like “A Beautiful Mind,” “Apollo 13,” “Cocoon,” and “Solo,” took the stage with daughter Bryce Dallas Howard to discuss his approach to storytelling, his willingness to push boundaries, and his thoughts on advancements in technology. Inside the Beautiful Mind of Ron Howard was a must-see for cinema fans!
Messages that Mobilize: How to Make People Care About Cybersecurity explored how storytelling can bridge the gap between technical expertise and public awareness. The group discussed how engaging narratives can inspire people to take personal responsibility for their cybersecurity, helping protect individuals and communities from growing digital threats.
And of course, there was ample content focused on AI and cybersecurity as the landscape continues to evolve:
- AI Safety: Where Do We Go From Here? dug into how organizations can address AI risks, with in-depth insights into integrating safety protocols into existing security infrastructure. Representatives from Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and the UK AI Safety Institute shared their thoughts on the evolving landscape of AI safety.
- In AI, Security, and Trust, Bruce Schneier explored the complexities of trusting AI systems, emphasizing the dual challenges of ensuring both technological integrity and societal trust. He discussed the need for robust government regulation to create confidence in AI technologies, ultimately fostering a safer digital environment.
Wednesday: Look Ahead
We encourage you to check out the full schedule, but here are a few talks and events happening tomorrow that you won’t want to miss:
- World on the Brink: War, Geopolitics and Cybersecurity – 8:30 – 9:20 AM at YBCA Blue Shield of California Theater. With tensions escalating in the Indo-Pacific, this moderated keynote explores how cyber warfare and state-sponsored threats are reshaping global stability.
- Cybersecurity Year-in-Review and The Future Ahead – 9:40 – 10:30 AM at YBCA Blue Shield of California Theater. Kevin Mandia is back with his highly anticipated annual briefing. This year, he’ll be joined by cybersecurity journalist Nicole Perlroth to dissect trends, attacker behavior, and how organizations should prepare for what’s coming next in 2025 and beyond.
- The Art of the Assist with Playmaker Earvin "Magic" Johnson – 11:30 – 12:00 PM at Moscone West Street Level. Hear from NBA legend and entrepreneur Magic Johnson on the lessons that have defined his career—from the court to the boardroom—and how giving back is always part of winning.
- Fireside Chat with Director GCHQ and Chris Inglis – 1:15 – 2:05 PM at YBCA Blue Shield of California Theater. Anne Keast-Butler and Chris Inglis bring their unique perspectives on national defense to the stage to examine resilience, emerging digital threats, and what it takes to secure global infrastructure today.
- The Startup Playbook: Taking a Company from Seed to IPO – 2:25 – 3:15 PM at YBCA Blue Shield of California Theater. Founders, investors, and operators will want to catch this one. Get the inside scoop on how some of cybersecurity’s most successful startups have navigated the journey from launch to IPO.
- The Five Most Dangerous New Attack Techniques…and What to Do for Each – 4:20 – 5:00 PM at Moscone West Street Level. Back by popular demand, SANS returns with its annual round-up of the most pressing and dangerous attack techniques on the horizon. Expect actionable advice from some of the most respected experts in the business.
- RSAC™ Early Stage Expo featuring Next Stage – 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM in Moscone South, Early Stage Expo. Back for another year, Early Stage Expo is your opportunity to meet 80 of the industry’s rising stars. Learn about how they are pushing the envelope and shaping the future of the industry by stopping by their kiosks or sitting in on a short demo at the Early Stage Expo Briefing Center. The Early Stage Expo is open to all passes Wednesday and Thursday.
- RSAC™ Sandbox ft. the DARPA AIxCC Experience – 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM in the YBCA Forum. Dive into an array of hands-on experiences at the RSAC Sandbox, featuring unique opportunities to engage with various cybersecurity communities ranging from capture the flag to an escape room. You especially won’t want to miss the Behind the Scenes Tour of the DARPA AIxCC Experience (9:00 – 9:30 AM), which features a fictional city where you can witness the stakes of advancing AI-driven cybersecurity.
Great news for Expo Pass holders at RSAC 2025 – your pass now gets you into the YBCA, home to the RSAC Sandbox, the DARPA AIxCC Experience, and ICScape Pandemonium.
Lastly, we’d like extend a huge congratulations to the RSAC™ 2025 Conference Lifetime Achievement Award winners: Burt Kaliski, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Verisign, and Amit Yoran (posthumously), former Chairman and CEO at Tenable. Kaliski developed the Public-Key Cryptographer Standards (PKCS) as the founding chief scientist of RSA Laboratories, while Yoran, previously RSA’s president, led Tenable’s vision to empower organizations to understand and reduce cybersecurity risk. Congrats!
A reminder that the Expo hours on Wednesday will be 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Here’s to another exciting day at RSAC™ 2025 Conference!