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5 unexpected takeaways and one big prediction from RSAC

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5 unexpected takeaways and one big prediction from RSAC The dust is settling, and CISOs are refocusing on what actually matters to their organizations, not just what marketers want them to care about (no offense to my marketing friends!) This year’s RSAC was different. A big part of that is because for the first time, I showed up not as a product leader or industry insider, but as a founder of a v...
The strongest version of this narrative is that RSAC 2026 signaled a maturing cybersecurity industry, where hype around AI is giving way to pragmatic, fundamentals-driven strategies. The author deserves credit for highlighting the shift from fear-mongering about AI threats to recognizing its potential to solve persistent problems like DLP and vulnerability management. The emphasis on CISOs returning to basics—patch management, identity controls, and operational rigor—reflects a healthy correctio...