RSA Recap Beyond the Booths and Bourbon

Fresh off RSA Conference 2026, Kim Hakim is joined by cybersecurity leader Ken Foster to break down what really mattered beyond the booths and bourbon 🥃

This episode dives into the rapid acceleration of AI in cybersecurity—from powerful new models uncovering vulnerabilities at unprecedented speed to the real-world risks organizations are already facing. The conversation explores how AI is reshaping defense strategies, why “AI vs. AI” may soon become the norm, and what CISOs are actually doing about it.

Kim and Ken also go deeper into the evolving value of major conferences, including what professionals are gaining beyond networking, and why in-person events still play a critical role in a fast-moving, AI-driven industry.

You’ll hear insights on:

• The biggest AI takeaways from RSA—and why things are moving faster than expected
• The rise of agentic AI and what it means for security teams
• Real-world challenges with data quality, governance, and “shadow AI”
• Whether AI will replace jobs—or redefine them
• Why cybersecurity talent gaps may be more about process than people
• The future of conferences and where the real value lies

This is a candid, practitioner-focused discussion on where cybersecurity is heading—and what leaders need to be thinking about right now.

🎧 Tune in for a no-BS breakdown of AI, risk, and the future of the industry.