AI will dominate RSA’s presentations and discussions. To separate hopeful hype from practical solutions, security leaders should approach the conference with curiosity, optimism, suspicion, and a strategic plan.

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A preview of five cybersecurity trends expected to dominate RSA 2026: AI-powered SOC automation, continuous threat exposure management (CTEM), cyber resilience, identity as the new security perimeter, and AI security broadly. The piece advises CISOs to approach vendor pitches with skepticism, come prepared with requirements, and prioritize AI skills development. Additional honorable mentions include zero trust, cloud security, detection and response tools, IT/OT convergence, and post-quantum cryptography.

5 trends that should top CISO’s RSA 2026 agendas