RSA mafia continues to shape the industry 44 years later
RSA Security continues to steer the direction of the industry through people, communities, and companies it shaped
Although, as a startup founder now, I don’t get much (any?) time to look at parts of the industry unrelated to what I am building, I would still consider myself to be pretty plugged into the cybersecurity ecosystem. I have a goo...
The strongest version of this narrative is that RSA Security’s legacy is not just historical but actively shaping the cybersecurity industry today. The company’s early innovations in cryptography and authentication laid the groundwork for modern security infrastructure, while its acquisitions and spin-offs created enduring market leaders. The "RSA mafia" of alumni demonstrates how a single company can cultivate a generation of leaders who continue to influence the field. The RSA Conference’s evo...
