Name: RSAC Conference 2025
Start: 2025-04-28T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-05-01T22:00:00.000Z

Monday, April 28 (UTC)

April 29

April 30

May 1

ON DEMAND

AnalystANGLE

Kicking off RSAC 2025, theCUBE Research’s John Furrier and Jon Oltsik speak about the shifting cybersecurity landscape, where generative AI is rewriting the rules. Oltsik, marking his 20th year at the conference, shares a seasoned perspective on how security leaders are recalibrating strategies to meet the demands of a rapidly changing environment.

Furrier and Oltsik spotlight how cybersecurity is reaching a critical inflection point. The conversation explores the balance between consolidating security platforms and encouraging specialized innovation — a delicate dance as AI complexity reshapes identity security, multicloud management and enterprise resilience.

While AI brings new power to security strategies, it also raises the stakes, according to Oltsik. They highlight the need for sharper preparedness across the industry and talk more about how organizations must rethink their defenses amid sweeping technological change.

Jon Oltsik
Principal Analyst in Residence theCUBE Research
ON DEMAND

Markus Ludwig, ticura

Markus Ludwig, co-founder and CEO of ticura GmbH, joins theCUBE’s Jackie McGuire and Jon Oltsik at the RSAC 2025 Conference. The conversation explores ticura’s approach to threat intelligence curation and how automation is helping teams reduce fatigue and improve signal clarity.

Ludwig shares how ticura tailors intelligence management for different market segments, from large enterprises to smaller organizations. He explains how analytics-driven curation helps bridge skills gaps and optimize threat visibility.

The discussion also highlights how ticura differentiates itself from traditional threat intelligence platforms with its measurable, portfolio-based model. McGuire and Oltsik offer additional context on emerging AI integrations shaping the future of cyber defense.

Markus Ludwig
CEO & Co-Founder ticura
ON DEMAND

John Sapp, Texas Mutual Insurance & Company

John Sapp, vice president of information security and CISO at Texas Mutual Insurance Company, talks with theCUBE Research’s Jackie McGuire and Jon Oltsik at the RSAC 2025 Conference about the secure adoption of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity. Their discussion explores both the promise and the risks of integrating AI into modern security strategies.

Sapp shares how AI can streamline threat detection and enhance response efforts, but notes that responsible use is key to long-term success. He emphasizes the need for secure deployment practices and strong governance frameworks to support AI’s growing role.

The conversation also highlights the evolving skills required of today’s security professionals. Sapp points to critical thinking and hands-on knowledge as essential traits in navigating AI-driven environments.

John B. Sapp
VP, Information Security & CISO Texas Mutual Insurance
ON DEMAND

Sanjay Poonen, Cohesity

Sanjay Poonen, President & CEO of Cohesity, talks with John Furrier at RSAC 2025 Conference about how the Cohesity-Veritas fusion is reshaping cyber resilience. Poonen emphasizes the integration that positions Cohesity at the forefront of the industry, with a focus on faster recovery and stronger security innovations.

Reflecting on his experience leading major company integrations, Poonen discusses how Cohesity’s platform evolution accelerates post-merger. He highlights new advancements such as the recovery agent, which leverages NetBackup’s strengths, and how AI now plays a pivotal role in creating a smarter, more secure data protection ecosystem.

The conversation also explores strategic partnerships with Nvidia and Google, which Poonen says are critical to Cohesity’s AI-driven roadmap. As AI reshapes cybersecurity, these alliances are helping Cohesity move faster, smarter and with greater connectivity across workloads, strengthening its position as a leader in cyber resilience.

Sanjay Poonen
President & CEO Cohesity
ON DEMAND

Ryan Carlson, Chainguard

At RSAC 2025, John Furrier of theCUBE sits down with Ryan Carlson, President of Chainguard, for a lively conversation on the future of security innovation. Carlson shares how Chainguard is reshaping the software supply chain, tackling open-source vulnerabilities and empowering companies of all sizes to develop safer, more efficient code.

Carlson dives into Chainguard’s vision, highlighting its cutting-edge approach to securing Kubernetes environments and streamlining software development. The discussion takes a look at real-world impacts, from reducing attack surfaces to supporting startups and Fortune 500 giants alike. Chainguard’s work is helping to set new standards across the security landscape, according to Carlson.

Key highlights include Chainguard’s $365 million Series D funding, a strong vote of confidence from the market. They unpack how Chainguard’s disruptive security strategies are gaining momentum, influencing industry best practices and helping developers stay productive while staying secure.

Ryan Carlson
President Chainguard
ON DEMAND

Day 1 Cyber Lunch - RSAC Quickbites

In this “Quickbite” analyst segment from the RSAC 2025 Conference, theCUBE’s Dave Vellante and Jackie McGuire share strategic perspectives on today’s cybersecurity threats. Their conversation highlights how nation-state tactics and AI are reshaping the cyber risk landscape.

McGuire explains how democratized hacking and AI-powered attacks are forcing teams to rethink legacy defenses. Vellante expands on how cloud migration is adding complexity to security postures, especially as endpoint exposure continues to rise.

The segment emphasizes cyber resilience and the critical role of modern security architecture in adapting to rapid threat evolution. Vellante and McGuire offer practical takeaways for professionals working to stay ahead in a shifting environment.

Dave Vellante
Co-Founder & Co-CEO SiliconANGLE Media, Inc.

Jackie McGuire
Principal Analyst theCUBE Research
ON DEMAND

Jason Thompson, SecurityScorecard

At RSAC 2025, theCUBE's Dave Vellante sits down with Jason Thompson, CMO & COO of SecurityScorecard, to look at the shifting world of supply chain security. Thompson unpacks how SecurityScorecard is evolving its strategy to tackle emerging threats, blending cybersecurity ratings with real-time detection and response to protect today’s complex ecosystems.

Thompson highlights SecurityScorecard’s focus on supply chain detection response, a critical pivot as global cybersecurity threats escalate. The conversation explores how real-time action, not just visibility, is redefining third-party risk management and strengthening organizational defenses in an increasingly interconnected digital landscape.

The discussion zeroes in on how supply chain attacks amplify the urgency for automation and faster incident response. SecurityScorecard is working to reduce exposure windows and help companies stay ahead of risks, according to Thompson.

Jason Thompson
CMO & COO SecurityScorecard
ON DEMAND

Alex Hesterberg, Superna.io & Andrew MacKay, Superna.io

Dave Vellante of theCUBE sits down with Alex Hesterberg, CEO of Superna and Andrew MacKay, Chief Technology and Strategy Officer of Superna during RSAC 2025 to talk about the future of data security. The conversation highlights the rising urgency around protecting data in real time and how Superna is helping businesses stay a step ahead.

Hesterberg shares how Superna’s approach redefines the relationship between storage and security operations, closing critical gaps with real-time protection strategies. MacKay explains how understanding user behavior and data interactions can dramatically improve response times. Their insights paint a sharp picture of what modern cybersecurity demands.

Vellante discusses how companies are shifting from reactive cybersecurity measures to proactive data resilience strategies. The focus is on Superna’s role in developing real-time data protection solutions designed to address the challenges of distributed and high-risk environments, offering practical insights for modern security operations.

Alex Hesterberg
CEO Superna.io

Andrew MacKay
Chief Technology & Strategy Officer Superna.io
ON DEMAND

Anand Oswal, Palo Alto Networks

Anand Oswal, SVP and GM at Palo Alto Networks, talks with theCUBE's John Furrier at the RSAC 2025 Conference. Their discussion focuses on the intersection of AI and cybersecurity, examining the impact of replatforming on today’s organizations.

Oswal shares his expertise on the significant changes AI is driving in the security landscape. He emphasizes how Palo Alto Networks addresses these changes with innovations such as the Prisma AIRS platform, which emphasizes consistency and comprehension in AI application deployment.

The conversation also focuses on Palo Alto Networks’ acquisition of Protect AI. Oswal stresses the importance of this acquisition in addressing AI-powered application threats with precision, helping enterprises navigate the increased attack surface without compromising core operations.

Anand Oswal
EVP and GM, AI and Network Security Palo Alto Networks
ON DEMAND

Matt Radolec, Varonis

Jackie McGuire of theCUBE Research sits down with Matt Radolec, VP, Incident Response, Cloud Operations & SE EU at Varonis, at RSAC 2025 for a conversation on the future of cybersecurity. Radolec shares fresh perspectives from his keynote, emphasizing how the industry must rethink talent development and data protection amid growing complexity and threat volume.

Drawing on his deep incident response experience, Radolec discusses why bridging the cybersecurity skills gap demands bold ideas, such as tapping into the gaming community. They also talk about including AI-driven security strategies and the creative ways companies can better defend sensitive information in an evolving threat landscape.

Automation and AI aren’t just optional anymore — they’re vital to reducing organizational risk, Radolec argues. Radolec pushes leaders to think differently about cybersecurity workforce training and innovation by offering actionable takeaways for organizations seeking smarter, faster and more resilient security postures.

Matthew Radolec
VP, Incident Response, Cloud Operations & SE EU Varonis