The RSA Conference 2023, one of the world’s largest IT security conferences, began on April 24th at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. The cybersecurity conference, founded in 1991 as a small cryptography conference, now attracts over 45,000 attendees worldwide. RSA conferences take place in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the United Arab Emirates each year, and the event is known for hosting educational, professional networking, and awards programs. In his opening remarks, Rohit Ghai, the CEO of RSA Security, stated that “every new technology wave is bigger, faster, and more disruptive than all previous ones. This time is no different.” Ghai pointed to the emergence of a next-generation identity access management platform powered by AI, which Gartner already calls the “identity fabric.” The platform will soon be able to pool capabilities from multiple vendors, creating one seamless solution. The theme of this conference is “Stronger Together.”
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The Theme: “Stronger Together”
The theme of RSA Conference 2023 is “Stronger Together.” RSA Conference organizers have stated that this theme recognizes that no one goes it alone in cybersecurity. Additionally, they emphasized that teamwork is critical to building resistance to cyber threats.
RSA Conference 2023 Will Focus on ChatGPT and Generative AI
Security practitioners attending RSA Conference 2023 in San Francisco can expect to hear a lot about the promise and perils of ChatGPT and generative AI, as well as ways to create more effective SOCs that can respond rapidly evolving threat landscape. Geopolitical strife from Russia and Ukraine to China and North Korea dominates the threat landscape.
There will be a lot of discussion on the latest ransomware trends, software bills of materials, supply-chain attacks, and better ways to create more secure code for applications and assets in the cloud.
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AI-Powered Cybersecurity
Rohit Ghai, CEO of RSA Security, emphasized that AI is already here, and the cybersecurity community must harness its power. Nearly a dozen major vendors, including RSA Security and 50-plus startups, have announced AI-powered cybersecurity products this week. One of these products is the Google Cloud Security AI Workbench, introduced on Monday.
CEO of RSA Security, Rohit Ghai, warned that the industry could expect further disruption tied to AI. This could be because AI permeates cybersecurity products and solutions. He said, “Over time, we must expect that many jobs will disappear, many will change, and some will be created.”
The Innovation Sandbox
A popular returning event at RSA Conference 2023 is the Innovation Sandbox. To win, contestants must be the most convincing at detailing why their product or service will provide the most impact in the year ahead. Previous winners include Imperva, Phantom, Axonius, BigID, Apiiro, and, most recently, Talon Cyber Security. This year’s finalists include AnChain.AI, Astrix Security, Dazz, Endor Labs, Hidden Layer, Pangea, Relyance AI, SafeBase, Valence Security, and Zama. The contest winner, Hidden Layer, was declared on 24 April.
Our Say
The RSA Conference 2023 has brought together some of the brightest minds in the cybersecurity industry to discuss the latest trends and technologies. With the emergence of AI-powered cybersecurity products and solutions, it is clear that the industry is experiencing a significant transformation. The conference has provided a platform for professionals to share their insights and experiences. Additionally, they can also collaborate on creating more effective cybersecurity strategies. The “Stronger Together” theme has become more significant as the threat landscape continues to evolve. The theme emphasizes the importance of teamwork and collaboration in building resilience against cyber threats. The RSA Conference 2023 has once again proved invaluable for security practitioners to come together and work towards a safer digital world.
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