Common Vulnerability Scoring System: Unpacking What's New in Version Four
Every vulnerability announcement comes with a score. We’ve all seen them. We’ve all panicked when they are high. But where did that score come from, how was it calculated, and what is up with that string of random letters next to it? Those answers and more in this intro to where Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) scores come from, what's new in version 4, and the parts you aren't doing.
Speakers: Chris Taylor, Principal Consultant, Taksati Consulting, Kacy Zurkus, Director of Content, RSAC, and Tatyana Sanchez, Content & Programming Coordinator, RSAC
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Call for Speakers: Tips & Strategies
Planning to submit a session proposal for the RSAC™ 2026 Conference? This podcast offers essential guidance on navigating the Call for Speakers (CFS) process. Join us as we speak with a Program Committee Member who will provide valuable tips and insights on crafting a compelling and innovative submission. Learn how to make your proposal stand out before the CFS opens later this month.
Speakers:
John Elliott, Principal Consultant, Withoutfire and Pluralsight Author
Tatyana Sanchez, Content & Program Coordinator, RSAC
Kacy Zurkus, Director, Content, RSAC
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Courage and Resilience : Getting it, Keeping it, and Growing it
Jennifer Leggio will discuss her RSAC(TM) 2025 Conference session on how it's critical that practitioners find ways to unlock courage, in the right ways, at the right times. This podcast will show every attendee how to turn their dulcet roar into a grand one, and change the trajectory of their cyber careers, and they will be given a clear format on how to make this happen.
Speakers: Jennifer Leggio, Chief Strategy Officer, W2 Communications, Kacy Zurkus, Director of Content, RSAC, and Tatyana Sanchez, Content & Programming Coordinator, RSAC
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Unmasking the Risks of Generative AI Deception
Generative AI is revolutionizing content creation, from news to entertainment. But as AI tools create increasingly realistic text, images, and video, the line between truth and fiction blurs. This podcast episode dives into the critical ethical and security challenges posed by deceptive generative AI. Tune in to explore the implications and potential solutions! Speakers: Aparna Achanta, Principal Security Architect, IBM, Tatyana Sanchez, Content & Programming Coordinator, RSAC, Kacy Zurkus, Director, Content, RSAC
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Beyond Learning to Code: How to Get Kids Curious About Cybersecurity
As technology evolves, it's hard to imagine what the cybersecurity workforce of the future will look like. What skills will they need, what new roles will emerge? Regardless of 'what,' the industry will need, they will need a human workforce. So how can the practitioners, parents, and educators inspire curiosity in young people so that they see cybersecurity as a career path of interest where they belong? Listen in as RSAC explores this topic with industry influencers.
Speakers:
Jason Blanchard, Content & Community Director, Black Hills Information Security
David Brumley, CEO, Mayhem Security
John Hammond, Principal Security Researcher, Huntress
Kacy Zurkus, Director, Content, RSAC
RSAC™ is a premier global cybersecurity event and community brand dedicated to empowering professionals at every level. We bring together industry experts to share insights, tackle emerging threats, and showcase cutting-edge innovations. Beyond the Conference, we offer continuous resources, educational programs, and networking opportunities to foster collaboration and resilience in an ever-evolving field, all while staying true to our mission of creating a safer, more connected future.