What RSA Conference does

RSA Conference LLC is a privately held, for-profit events and membership organization founded in 1991 and headquartered in San Francisco, best known for operating the world's largest annual cybersecurity conference at Moscone Center. The 35th edition in March 2026 drew 43,000+ attendees from more than 100 countries, featuring 700+ speakers across 31 tracks, 570+ sessions, and 600+ exhibitors under the theme "Power of our Community." The organization is led by CEO Jen Easterly (former CISA Director, appointed January 2026) with Executive Chairman Hugh Thompson and a compact 11-50 person staff that outsources sales execution to Nth Degree and is supported by a 5,700+ expert contributor community.

The company's product surface is built around two pillars: (1) the annual RSAC USA flagship plus a calendar of invitation-only executive forums (Executive Security Action Forum / ESAF for Fortune 1000 CISOs since 2003, eFraud Global Forum for senior fraud executives, International Cybersecurity Forum / ICSF for 70+ government delegates from 35+ countries, Cyber Leaders Forum for mid-market CISOs, and CISO Boot Camp for aspiring CISOs); and (2) the year-round RSAC Membership platform (OneRSAC), which delivers a free, AI-personalized content library of 8,446+ items including blogs, webcasts, podcasts (Cyber at the Top), presentations, virtual seminars, and the annual Cybersecurity Insights & Futures research report. Innovation programs — Innovation Sandbox (with $5M SAFE investments per Top 10 finalist), Launch Pad, Early Stage Expo, and the monthly Innovation Showcase — anchor the startup-vendor pipeline, while the SC Awards and Security Scholar / College Day programs round out the lifecycle from student to CISO.

The business model is a hybrid of paid conference passes (All Access, Expo Plus, College Day tiers), tiered corporate sponsorships and exhibit fees (Premier, Break, Cocktail Reception, and standard exhibitor levels), and a freemium membership that converts free professional users into paid conference attendees and sponsor audiences. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, but the 43,000+ attendance base, 600+ exhibitor count, and multi-tier sponsor roster (including Microsoft, Accenture, Darktrace, Proofpoint, SentiLink, Charm Security, Arkose Labs, Netcraft, ExtraHop, and Redflags) imply a large, high-margin event business. The Innovation Sandbox track record — Top 10 finalists generating $50.1B+ in investments and 100+ acquisitions over 20 years, including Google's $32B acquisition of Wiz — has made RSAC the de facto launch venue for early-stage cybersecurity companies and a strategic node in the venture ecosystem.

Name

RSA Conference

Legal name

RSA Conference LLC

Website

http://www.rsaconference.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

RSA Conference LLC operates the world's largest annual cybersecurity conference (43,000+ attendees from 100+ countries) and a year-round digital membership platform serving practitioners, CISOs, startups, and government leaders through flagship events, executive forums, innovation competitions, and an 8,000+ item content library.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Events and Professional Community

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity conference
• Information security events
• Executive security forums
• Cybersecurity content platform
• Cybersecurity membership program

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Conference Passes: Revenue generated from selling various conference passes to RSAC USA annual conference, with different tiers such as All Access, Expo Plus, and College Day passes available at different price points.
2. Sponsorship: Corporate sponsorships from cybersecurity vendors and service providers who exhibit at the conference and support various programs including Innovation Sandbox, eFraud Global Forum, and other executive programs.
3. Membership: RSAC Membership provides free access to cybersecurity professionals worldwide, offering curated content, AI-driven insights, and community access with Daily Briefs and group discussions. While the base membership is free, premium benefits may drive conference attendance revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Core offering

RSA Conference operates the world's largest annual cybersecurity conference (RSAC) at Moscone Center in San Francisco, complemented by a free year-round RSAC Membership community and content platform. The organization sells tiered conference passes, corporate sponsorships, and executive forum access, and delivers ongoing content via webcasts, podcasts, Virtual Seminars, and research reports. It also runs invitation-only programs for Fortune 1000 security executives (ESAF), fraud prevention leaders (eFG), government cyber officials (ICSF), mid-market CISOs (Cyber Leaders Forum), and aspiring CISOs (CISO Boot Camp).

Product overview

RSA Conference operates as a comprehensive cybersecurity event and content platform with two core offerings: the annual RSAC Conference (flagship event bringing together 43,000+ attendees from over 100 countries) and RSAC Membership (year-round content and community access). The platform delivers content through the RSAC Library including webcasts, podcasts, presentations, reports, and research publications. Innovation programs include RSAC Innovation Sandbox (startup competition), Launch Pad, Early Stage Expo, and monthly Innovation Showcase. Executive programs serve different seniority levels: CISO Boot Camp for aspiring CISOs, Cyber Leaders Forum for small/mid-market CISOs, ESAF for Fortune 1000 executives, eFraud Global Forum for anti-fraud specialists, and International Cybersecurity Forum for government decision-makers. Educational initiatives include RSAC Security Scholar and College Day for students. The platform also offers Virtual Seminars and the Cyber at the Top podcast for year-round engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RSAC Innovation Sandbox: Annual competition showcasing cybersecurity startups; Top 10 finalists collectively have received over 100 acquisitions and $50.1 billion in investments
• RSAC Launch Pad
• RSAC Early Stage Expo
• RSAC Executive Security Action Forum (ESAF)
• RSAC CISO Boot Camp
• RSAC eFraud Global Forum
• RSAC Cyber Leaders Forum
• RSAC International Cybersecurity Forum (ICSF)
• RSAC 365
• RSAC Security Scholar
• RSAC College Day

Products and services

• RSAC USA Annual Conference Annual flagship cybersecurity conference held at Moscone Center in San Francisco, featuring 700+ speakers, 31 tracks, 570+ sessions, and 600+ exhibitors; 43,000+ attendees from 100+ countries attend for education, networking, and product discovery.
• RSAC Membership (OneRSAC) Free year-round membership community for cybersecurity professionals providing access to 7,000+ resources including AI-generated presentation summaries, exclusive research, webcasts, podcasts, expert group discussions, and Daily Briefs.
• Executive Security Action Forum (ESAF) Invitation-only confidential forum for Fortune 1000 security executives facilitating collaborative problem-solving and information sharing; operational since 2003.
• eFraud Global Forum (eFG) Invitation-only closed-door forum for senior fraud prevention executives from major enterprises, including financial services and retail, with approximately 140 participants operating under Chatham House Rule.
• Cyber Leaders Forum (CLF) Invitation-only program for CISOs and senior security leaders at small to mid-size organizations (500+ employees, non-Fortune 1000) to share best practices and navigate mid-market security program challenges.
• International Cybersecurity Forum (ICSF) Closed-door invitation-only forum for senior government cybersecurity decision makers, operators, diplomats, and influencers from across the world, with over 70 delegates from more than 35 countries.
• CISO Boot Camp Invitation-only training program for aspiring CISOs delivered by experienced CISOs and industry experts, providing curated training, networking, and hands-on learning.
• RSAC Innovation Sandbox Annual startup competition featuring ten finalists who pitch to judges, with each Top 10 finalist receiving a $5 million uncapped SAFE investment; cumulative outcomes include $50.1B in investments and 100+ acquisitions.
• RSAC Launch Pad Shark Tank-style competition spotlighting three pre-market cybersecurity startup companies pitching to venture capitalists.
• RSAC Early Stage Expo Showcase for up-and-coming companies and rapidly growing startups offering innovative cybersecurity technologies via kiosks at the annual conference.
• RSAC Innovation Showcase Monthly virtual program featuring expert-led panels and startups discussing the latest cybersecurity technology innovations, covering topics such as Agentic AI, Identity Security, DevSecOps, and Cloud Security.
• RSAC Virtual Seminars Multi-session online seminars providing in-depth examinations of single cybersecurity topics, including multiple sessions, tracks, and Birds of a Feather discussions.
• RSAC Webcasts Interactive online sessions providing practical guidance on emerging cybersecurity trends and considerations to mitigate risks, available live and on-demand.
• Cyber at the Top Podcast Podcast series featuring conversations with security leaders across roles and industries, sharing hard-won lessons and strategies; 199 episodes in the library.
• RSAC Cybersecurity Insights & Futures Research Annual research publication synthesizing data from Call for Submissions, Innovation Sandbox, exhibitor descriptions, and session attendance to assess the state of cybersecurity and predict future trends.
• RSAC College Day Free program for current college students and 2026 graduates to learn from cybersecurity professionals, discover career opportunities, and have resumes reviewed during the main RSAC Conference.
• RSAC Security Scholar Annual program connecting cybersecurity students to leading experts, industry luminaries, and conference attendees for knowledge sharing, networking, and industry exposure.
• RSAC LoyaltyPlus Benefits program for returning RSAC Conference attendees with 5+ years of attendance, offering exclusive perks including early hotel access and pass discounts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $50.1 billion in investments and 100+ acquisitions generated by Innovation Sandbox Top 10 Finalists over 20 years
• +4 more outcomes

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered premier sponsor, break sponsor, cocktail reception sponsor, sponsor and cpe credit partner.

• Charm Securitypremier sponsorOthers · 24 March 2026Premier sponsor of RSAC eFG 2026 US. Charm Security is an Agentic AI platform to prevent and resolve scams and human-centric fraud. Their AI Agents combine deep fraud-operations expertise with behavioral psychology to guide real-time prevention, intervention, and resolution, acting as expert teammates to fraud and financial crime teams.
• Microsoft Securitypremier sponsorOthers · 24 March 2026Premier sponsor of RSAC eFG 2026 US. Microsoft's agentic security platform turns more than 100 trillion threat intelligence signals daily into a powerful, fast, scalable AI-powered defense. Defenders can break down silos, protect AI investments end-to-end, respond to threats faster, and catch what others miss.
• SentiLinkpremier sponsorOthers · 24 March 2026Premier sponsor of RSAC eFG 2026 US. SentiLink stops fraud and verifies identities for over 400 institutions throughout the US, including eleven of the fifteen largest banks and two of the three largest telcos. Every day, they verify over three million identities and prevent over 65,000 fraud attempts. Has raised $85M in venture capital from a16z, Craft, and others.
• Arkose Labsbreak sponsorOthers · 24 March 2026Break sponsor of RSAC eFG 2026 US. Arkose Titan is a unified platform that protects enterprises from human and AI-powered fraud, scraping, and bot attacks. Delivers defense-in-depth without sacrificing user experience using advanced device intelligence, adaptive challenges, and real-time risk-based detection.
• Netcraftcocktail reception sponsorOthers · 24 March 2026Cocktail Reception sponsor of RSAC eFG 2026 US. Netcraft delivers the fastest, most effective digital risk protection, blocking 225M+ attacks and taking down 1 in 3 phishing sites worldwide. Provides unmatched visibility with 250+ proxy network ingesting 23B+ data points annually.
• AccenturesponsorOthers · 24 March 2026Sponsor of RSAC ESAF. Accenture is a leading global professional services company helping enterprises reinvent by building digital core and unleashing AI. With approximately 779,000 people, they bring together talent, proprietary assets, platforms, and deep ecosystem relationships. Strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for clients and the most AI-enabled, client-focused, great place to work.
• DarktracesponsorOthers · 24 March 2026Sponsor of RSAC ESAF. Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity, founded in 2013 in Cambridge, UK. Provides essential cybersecurity platform to protect organizations from unknown threats using AI that learns from each business in real-time. Protects nearly 10,000 customers globally with 2,300 employees.
• ExtraHopsponsorOthers · 24 March 2026Sponsor of RSAC ESAF. ExtraHop is the cybersecurity partner enterprises trust to reveal cyber risk and build business resilience. Reveal(x) platform is the only network detection and response solution that instantly delivers unparalleled visibility and decryption capabilities to expose hidden cyber risks and network performance issues.
• ProofpointsponsorOthers · 24 March 2026Sponsor of RSAC ESAF. Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity, protecting how people, data, and AI connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Trusted by over 80 of the Fortune 100, helping organizations of all sizes stop threats, prevent data loss, and embrace AI securely and confidently.
• RedflagssponsorOthers · 24 March 2026Sponsor of RSAC ESAF. Redflags pairs on-device behavioral telemetry with intelligent, preemptive nudges at the point of decision. Turns points of risk into learning moments and builds secure habits without disrupting work. Backed by behavioral science with measurable operational risk reduction results. Client base includes global Telcos, maritime transport, financial services, and public sector institutions.
• GIAC (SANS Global Assurance)cpe credit partnerOthers · 23 March 2026CPE Credit Partner for RSAC. GIAC members are eligible for CPEs for all live RSAC Virtual Seminar and webcast attendance. One CPE credit awarded for one hour of education. GIAC members can earn six CPE credits for attending full day of RSAC CISO Boot Camp. Certificate of completion available during live programs.
• ISC2cpe credit partnerOthers · 23 March 2026CPE Credit Partner for RSAC. ISC2 members are eligible for CPEs for select live RSAC Virtual Seminar and webcast attendance. One CPE credit awarded for one hour of education. Members responsible for self-reporting CPE credits in accordance with ISC2 CPE Handbook.

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Investors

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M&A

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