The cybersecurity industry is in a constant state of flux, presenting both challenges and opportunities for professionals at all levels. Staying ahead requires more than technical skills; it demands strategic thinking and ability to stay relevant. In this talk we will share my insights about the future of the industry and how you can find a place to start or continue your career and reach the top.

Speakers:
Alex Holden, CISO, Hold Security, LLC
Tatyana Sanchez, Content & Program Coordinator, RSAC
Kacy Zurkus, Director, Content, RSAC

Your Cybersecurity Career and You

As technology evolves, it's hard to imagine what the cybersecurity workforce of the future will look like. What skills will they need, what new roles will emerge? Regardless of 'what,' the industry will need, they will need a human workforce. So how can the practitioners, parents, and educators inspire curiosity in young people so that they see cybersecurity as a career path of interest where they belong? Listen in as RSAC explores this topic with industry influencers.

Speakers:
Jason Blanchard, Content & Community Director, Black Hills Information Security
David Brumley, CEO, Mayhem Security
John Hammond, Principal Security Researcher, Huntress
Kacy Zurkus, Director, Content, RSAC

Beyond Learning to Code: How to Get Kids Curious About Cybersecurity

Generative AI is revolutionizing content creation, from news to entertainment. But as AI tools create increasingly realistic text, images, and video, the line between truth and fiction blurs. This podcast episode dives into the critical ethical and security challenges posed by deceptive generative AI. Tune in to explore the implications and potential solutions! Speakers: Aparna Achanta, Principal Security Architect, IBM, Tatyana Sanchez, Content & Programming Coordinator, RSAC, Kacy Zurkus, Director, Content, RSAC



Unmasking the Risks of Generative AI Deception

Jennifer Leggio will discuss her RSAC(TM) 2025 Conference session on how it's critical that practitioners find ways to unlock courage, in the right ways, at the right times. This podcast will show every attendee how to turn their dulcet roar into a grand one, and change the trajectory of their cyber careers, and they will be given a clear format on how to make this happen. 

Speakers: Jennifer Leggio, Chief Strategy Officer, W2 Communications, Kacy Zurkus, Director of Content, RSAC, and Tatyana Sanchez, Content & Programming Coordinator, RSAC

Courage and Resilience : Getting it, Keeping it, and Growing it

Planning to submit a session proposal for the RSAC™ 2026 Conference? This podcast offers essential guidance on navigating the Call for Speakers (CFS) process. Join us as we speak with a Program Committee Member who will provide valuable tips and insights on crafting a compelling and innovative submission. Learn how to make your proposal stand out before the CFS opens later this month.

Speakers:
John Elliott, Principal Consultant, Withoutfire and Pluralsight Author
Tatyana Sanchez, Content & Program Coordinator, RSAC
Kacy Zurkus, Director, Content, RSAC

Call for Speakers: Tips & Strategies

Every vulnerability announcement comes with a score. We’ve all seen them. We’ve all panicked when they are high. But where did that score come from, how was it calculated, and what is up with that string of random letters next to it? Those answers and more in this intro to where Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) scores come from, what's new in version 4, and the parts you aren't doing.

Speakers: Chris Taylor, Principal Consultant, Taksati Consulting, Kacy Zurkus, Director of Content, RSAC, and Tatyana Sanchez, Content & Programming Coordinator, RSAC

Common Vulnerability Scoring System: Unpacking What's New in Version Four

The RSAC™ 2026 Call for Submissions is now open! Wondering what will WOW the reviewers? We asked our Program Committee members what’s front of mind for them, and they want to read about everything from industry challenges in the SOC to the art of threat intelligence to where AI is having the most impact. Join us to learn how to make your RSAC 2026 Conference submission stand out.

Speakers:
Etay Maor, Chief Security Strategist, Cato Networks
Pamela Fusco, Chairman & Founder, CBG and ZuluTails
Tatyana Sanchez, Content & Programming Coordinator, RSAC
Kacy Zurkus, Director of Content, RSAC

Start with Story: What the RSAC Program Committee Wants to Hear About Today’s SOC Challenges

Learn how to design and maintain resilient, high-availability systems that scale. This session dives into real-world outage scenarios and the engineering strategies that enabled rapid recovery. Discover proven techniques like graceful degradation, fallback logic, and fault isolation, plus practical guidance on scaling cloud-native services. We’ll explore how to balance cost vs. availability, apply reliability patterns, and build systems that withstand failures helping your organization deliver reliable, scalable services even under stress.

Ravi Teja Thutari, Senior SOftware Engineer, Hopper
Tatyana Sanchez, Content & Program Coordinator, RSAC
Kacy Zurkus, Director, Content, RSAC

Building Resilient Systems at Scale

Forbes recently reported that 81% of organizations cite AI agents as a top or high priority compared to other AI initiatives, with 51% of organizations already deploying AI agents. Building AI agents can be both rewarding and challenging, and if not built correctly, they can create major security risks. How can organization safely build agents? Tune into this podcast to get a security blueprint when building agents.

Manish Kumar Yadav, Principal Security Architect, SAP
Jim Rotan, VP, Head of Application Security & Automation, SAP
Tatyana Sanchez, Content and Programming Coordinator, RSAC
Kacy Zurkus, Director, Content, RSAC

Intro to Building a Security Blueprint for Agents: Where to Start

RSAC™ is a premier global cybersecurity event and community brand dedicated to empowering professionals at every level. We bring together industry experts to share insights, tackle emerging threats, and showcase cutting-edge innovations. Beyond the Conference, we offer continuous resources, educational programs, and networking opportunities to foster collaboration and resilience in an ever-evolving field, all while staying true to our mission of creating a safer, more connected future.

Start with Story: What the RSAC Program Committee Wants to Hear About Today’s SOC Challenges

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