Editor's note
The theme of RSA Conference 2023 was "Stronger Together," an inspiring tack to take at the world's premier cybersecurity event. This is not about simply coming together but forging a united front using every team member's diverse knowledge and experience to fight cyberthreats.
The event ran April 24-27 at San Francisco's Moscone Center and featured hundreds of sessions covering an array of timely cybersecurity topics, including advanced threats, fraud prevention, cloud security, DevSecOps, AI and more.
TechTarget Editorial was on site, reporting from the conference floor and transmitting the latest insights from keynote speakers, session presenters and professional trainers. Stay tuned as we continue updating this guide with any late developments, including information on tools, tactics and strategies that can help the industry become stronger together in such a complex risk environment.
1News from the conference floor
Cybersecurity leaders took on a wide range of topics at RSA 2023 with an eye to solving some of the greatest challenges of this era. Here are the key takeaways from inside the Moscone Center.
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Cybersecurity execs ponder software liability implementation
Reactions to the Biden Administration's push for legislation enforcing software liability were mostly positive, but questions remain regarding implementation. Read Now
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Where climate change and cyber attacks intersect
One session at RSA Conference 2023 focused on climate change -- a topic that is not commonly featured during cybersecurity conversations, but should be. Read Now
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1Password execs outline shift to passwordless authentication
1Password CEO Jeff Shiner and Anna Pobletts, head of passwordless, discuss the power of passkeys, the adoption challenges ahead, and the threat of generative AI attacks. Read Now
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CISA aims to reduce email threats with serial CDR prototype
CISA officials at RSA Conference 2023 showed off a prototype designed to measure the risk of suspicious files and remove them from email and web services. Read Now
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How Target built its DevSecOps culture using psychology
Building a healthy DevSecOps culture isn't easy. Learn how Target used organizational psychology to get development and application security teams on the same page. Read Now
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Secureworks CEO weighs in on XDR landscape, AI concerns
Secureworks CEO Wendy Thomas talks with TechTarget Editorial about the evolution of the threat detection and response market, as well as the risks posed by new AI technology. Read Now
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Bugcrowd CTO talks hacker feedback, vulnerability disclosure
Bugcrowd CTO Casey Ellis said the company's new penetration testing service helps establish the company beyond public perception of it being purely a bug bounty platform. Read Now
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DOJ's Monaco addresses 'misperception' of Joe Sullivan case
In her RSA Conference keynote, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco was asked if the prosecution of former Uber CSO Joe Sullivan damaged trust with the private sector. Read Now
2Attacks and threats
A perennial focus of the RSA conference is the evolving threat landscape. In 2023, new and well-known attack types and adversaries dominated discussions -- along with the hot topic of AI.
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Addressing the confusion around shift-left cloud security
To clarify how shift-left security should work in terms of cloud-based application development, Enterprise Strategy Group analyst Melinda Marks dives deep into the process. Read Now
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7 ways to mitigate CISO liability and risk
Recent civil and criminal cases have brought CISO liability questions to the fore. Learn how to understand and manage personal risk exposure as a security executive. Read Now
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CrowdStrike focuses on ChromeOS security, rising cloud threats
Raj Rajamani, CrowdStrike's chief product officer of data, identity, cloud and endpoint security, said ChromeOS devices are gaining increasing adoption in the enterprise space. Read Now
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How ransomware victims can make the best of a bad situation
At RSA Conference 2023, Mandiant's Jibran Ilyas provided tips for ransomware victims that decide to pay, including a list of counterdemands to make to the threat actors. Read Now
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CrowdStrike details new MFA bypass, credential theft attack
At RSA Conference 2023, CrowdStrike demonstrated an effective technique that a cybercrime group used in the wild to steal credentials and bypass MFA in Microsoft 365. Read Now
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Google, Mandiant highlight top threats, evolving adversaries
Enterprises are struggling to keep up as adversary groups improve tactics. But one of the most difficult groups to defend against, according to Google and Mandiant, was a surprise. Read Now
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RSAC speaker offers ransomware victims unconventional advice
Triton Tech Consulting CEO Brandon Clark advised organizations to set aside the stigma of 'negotiating with terrorists' when deciding whether to pay a ransomware gang. Read Now
3AI in the spotlight
AI has taken the world by storm, so it's no surprise that it dominated discussions at RSAC 2023. Experts examined the good, bad and ugly cybersecurity implications of AI, while vendors began to unveil the application of the tech in new products.
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2023 RSA Conference insights: Generative AI and more
Generative AI was the talk of RSA Conference 2023, along with zero trust, identity security and more. Enterprise Strategy Group analyst Jack Poller offers his takeaways. Read Now
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Risk & Repeat: Security industry bets on AI at RSA Conference
This podcast episode covers the focus on AI-powered security products and uses at RSA Conference 2023 in San Francisco last week, as well as other trends at the show. Listen Now
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ChatGPT uses for cybersecurity continue to ramp up
The use of OpenAI's technology in cybersecurity products is growing as companies look to improve threat detection and assist short-staffed and fatigued security teams. Read Now
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Rising AI tide sweeps over RSA Conference, cybersecurity
AI is everywhere at RSA Conference 2023, though experts have differing views about why the technology has become omnipresent and how it will best serve cybersecurity. Read Now
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IBM launches AI-powered security offering QRadar Suite
IBM aims to use QRadar Suite's AI features, which it calls the 'unified analyst experience,' to enable security analysts to focus on higher-priority work. Read Now
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It's time to harden AI and ML for cybersecurity
An RSA Conference panel said that now is the time to become proactive against AI and ML adversarial attacks -- before they become more sophisticated. Read Now
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RSAC panel warns AI poses unintended security consequences
A panel of experts at RSA conference 2023 warned of hallucinations and inherent biases but also said generative AI can assist in incident response and other security needs. Read Now
4RSAC 2023 pre-conference coverage
Check out trends and topics to be on the lookout for at this year's event. Then, refresh your memory of RSA 2022 with last year's conference coverage and other helpful information as you prepare for this year's big show.
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Top RSA Conference 2023 trends and topics
Enterprise Strategy Group's Jack Poller outlines his picks for getting the most out of the 2023 RSA Conference, from keynotes to startups, AI, innovation and more. Read Now
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10 hot topics to look for at RSA Conference 2023
RSA Conference 2023 promises another exciting year of cybersecurity discussions and hyperbole. Enterprise Strategy Group's Jon Oltsik shares what he hopes to see at the show. Read Now
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Risk & Repeat: Recapping RSA Conference 2022
This Risk & Repeat episode discusses RSA Conference 2022 and major themes, such as the evolving ransomware landscape and the government's strategy to address nation-state threats. Listen Now
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Top cloud security takeaways from RSA 2022
Key cloud security takeaways from RSA 2022 include the need to shore up cloud application security, consolidate tools and mitigate cybersecurity skills shortages, according to ESG. Read Now