Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

The speakers at ShowMeCon 2025 explored why policy isn't protection without validation. AI, identity, and threat detection must align to reduce operational risk.

The 2025 Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit was a wake-up call, and an opportunity, for anyone responsible for securing the future of AI. With over 1,700 AI use cases now reported across federal agencies and enterprise adoption growing at a breakneck pace, the message was clear: AI is no longer on the horizon. It’s here, it’s active, and it needs securing.

The RSA Conference 2025-International Event was held at the San Francisco Moscone Center from April 28 to May 01, 2025. The previous promise turned into reality as more than 40,000 attendees-Namely, industry leaders, experts, vendors, and professionals worldwide-were drawn to the extremely lifelike conference that gave life to new ideas, innovations, and strategies to deal with the emerging cybersecurity threats challenges.

After years of attending Red Hat Summits, each one seemingly more dynamic than the last, this year’s event in Boston felt especially significant. The energy was electric, the community stronger than ever, and the technology announcements were nothing short of groundbreaking. From AI to virtualization and migration strategies, Red Hat Summit 2025 demonstrated just how far open source innovation has come—and where it’s boldly going next.

At this year’s Money20/20 Europe, the focus was clear and pragmatic. Three themes came through consistently: digital identity, stablecoins, and open banking. Each reflects a broader shift underway. Institutions are moving from exploration to implementation. Regulatory frameworks are taking shape. Infrastructure is evolving to meet new demands. These priorities emerged across our discussions with partners, customers, and colleagues—and signal where the market is heading.

This year at Stablecon 2025, I had the privilege of delivering the opening keynote on behalf of Fireblocks. We supported the inaugural event as title sponsor because we believe stablecoins are reaching a pivotal moment—and this gathering marked an important step toward shaping the conversations that will define the space. For us, it was also a moment to take stock of how far the ecosystem has come—and the role Fireblocks continues to play at the center of it.

At BSides312 in Chicago, experts showed that defending systems requires defending people, with trust, inclusion, and communication as key controls. Defense is deeply human.

PHP TEK 2025 revealed how empowering developers through clear, embedded security practices strengthens defenses without adding operational friction.

If you are at all involved in cybersecurity, then chances are you attended or talked to someone about the RSA Conference 2025. This year’s theme was “Many Voices, One Community” – a spot on description based on my experience. Yes, there were many voices – mostly talking AI, specifically agentic AI which is driving innovation and demand for security solutions.

Discover why machine identities are the new security frontier from KuppingerCole EIC 2025. Learn about secrets sprawl, AI agents, and why traditional IAM fails to protect NHIs in this GitGuardian recap.