This week's RSAC Conference drew 40,000-plus attendees to San Francisco, but what many noticed was who wasn't there.
The annual conference, which pulls together cybersecurity professionals from across the globe, did not feature leaders from the U.S. government. Speakers from CISA, the FBI and other federal agencies dropped out of the conference about a week after RSAC named former CISA Director Jen Easterly its next chief executive.
ing and reducing reliance on U.S. oversight. Meanwhile, new international CVE systems have emerged, raising fears of fragmentation.
Read the full article by Eric Geller on Cybersecurity Dive.
Congress pushes White House for clarity on cyber strategy
At RSAC 2026, congressional staffers from both parties expressed concerns about the Trump administration's cybersecurity strategy, particularly its lack of detailed agency responsibilities and policy objectives.
Democrats criticized the strategy as vague, while Republicans anticipated executive orders to expand its implementation. The ongoing war with Iran has heightened cybersecurity risks for critical infrastructure, with lawmakers questioning CISA's readiness amid staffing cuts.
Democrats proposed legislation to assess CISA's capabilities and reform its Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative for more trusted information sharing. Additionally, they aim to stabilize and modernize the CVE program, addressing funding issues and adapting to AI-driven vulnerability reporting challenges.
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