Dan Schiappa of Arctic Wolf examines how RSAC 2026 will showcase a pivotal shift in cybersecurity—from theoretical capabilities to measurable operational outcomes.

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A preview of three key themes expected at RSAC 2026: agentic AI in security operations (with cautious adoption favoring human-augmentation over full autonomy), exposure management gaining strategic importance as organizations seek better risk prioritization, and continued consolidation of security operations platforms toward unified telemetry and AI-driven analytics. The piece also highlights Arctic Wolf's Aurora Platform and its presence at the conference.

Three Things to Watch at RSAC 2026

1. Agentic AI Sparks Interest and Caution

2. Exposure Management Gains Strategic Importance

3. Security Operations Platforms Continue to Consolidate