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7 cybersecurity conferences to attend in 2025

Cybercriminals create new ways to steal information regularly, creating cybersecurity challenges. Attending conferences is one way to learn about these trends for the best defense.

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Published: 12 Feb 2025

Cybersecurity is a constant problem in today's digital age. Attending cybersecurity conferences is one way companies can learn to keep their organizations safe.

In recent years there have been many cyberattacks. One of the most recent breaches in the news is the Change Healthcare ransomware attack. This essentially shut down the Change Healthcare network, which prevented many physicians, hospitals and pharmacies from billing insurance companies for prescriptions and healthcare procedures.

Other breaches in recent years include SolarWinds and Colonial Pipeline. In late 2019 into 2020, threat actors sent malicious code through a patch to SolarWinds' Orion IT monitoring software, affecting government and enterprise users. The SolarWinds breach was a supply chain attack that compromised the data, networks and systems of thousands of users, including the U.S. government.

The Colonial Pipeline breach was a ransomware attack in May 2021, causing the pipeline to shut down. President Joe Biden declared this attack a state of emergency, as it affected U.S. infrastructure and caused a fuel shortage.

As threat actors develop new plans to get into systems and steal information, it's vital that companies learn about the latest trends and plan a defense. Here are some cybersecurity conferences in 2025 to help organizations stay in the know.

1. SecureWorld

When and where: Multiple locations and dates

  • Boston -- March 12-13
  • Charlotte -- April 2
  • Toronto -- April 8
  • Philadelphia -- April 9-10
  • South Florida -- April 17
  • Kansas City, Kan. -- May 8
  • Houston -- May 15
  • Chicago -- May 21
  • Detroit -- Sept. 11
  • St. Louis -- Sept. 17
  • Dallas -- Oct. 2
  • Denver -- Oct. 9
  • Atlanta -- Oct. 16
  • New York City – Oct. 29
  • Seattle -- Nov. 5-6

Cost: $50-$795

SecureWorld's conferences target information security professionals. There will be breakout sessions, industry panels of experts and networking opportunities with both vendors and local security association chapters.

Speakers vary by date and location, but some speakers include the following:

  • Rick Doten – vice president of information security, Centene Corporation.
  • Michelle Garcia – director of information security and compliance, Carnival Cruise Line.
  • Carol Glennon – global director of cybersecurity operations, McDonald’s.
  • Derek Fisher, executive director of product security, JP Morgan Chase & Co.
  • Jennifer Fite -- data strategy and data information architect, Bank of America.
  • Lisa Plaggemier -- executive director, National Cybersecurity Alliance.
  • Steven Powers – vice president of product security, LPL Financial.
  • Ken Weeks -- chief information security officer, state of New Hampshire.

Register for SecureWorld conferences here.

2. RSA Conference

When: April 28 - May 1

Where: San Francisco and virtual event

Cost: $99-$2,395

RSA covers emerging technologies, hidden security vulnerabilities and other cybersecurity challenges from keynote speakers. Breakout sessions include topics such as the following:

  • AI and security.
  • Analytics and intelligence.
  • Cloud security.
  • C-suite views.
  • Consumer and industrial technologies.
  • Cryptography.
  • DevSecOps and application security.
  • Governance risk and compliance.
  • Hackers and threats.
  • Network and infrastructure security.
  • Privacy and data protection.

Keynote speakers include the following:

  • Vijay Bolina, chief information security officer, Google DeepMind.
  • Vasu Jakkal, corporate vice president, Microsoft Security.
  • Earvin “Magic” Johnson, NBA Hall of Famer, entrepreneur and philanthropist.
  • Sandra Joyce, vice president of Google threat intelligence group, Google Cloud.
  • George Kurtz, CEO and founder of CrowdStrike.
  • Jeetu Patel, executive vice president and chief product officer, Cisco.
  • Jim Routh, chief trust officer, Saviynt.
  • Tomer Weingarten, CEO and co-founder, SentinelOne.

Register for the RSA conference here.

3. Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit

When: June 9-11

Where: National Harbor, Md.

Cost: $4,025-$4,325

The Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit will include the following topic tracks:

  • Cybersecurity leadership.
  • Cyber risk management.
  • Infrastructure security.
  • Application and data security.
  • Cybersecurity operations.
  • CISO circle.

The audience for this conference includes chief information security officers (CISOs), security executives, risk management leaders, security architects, and network and data security managers.

Keynote speakers include the following:

  • Adam Grant -- organizational psychologist, Wharton.
  • Chiara Girardi – director of research, Gartner.
  • Eric Grenier -- director analyst, Gartner.
  • Christine Lee -- VP research, Gartner.
  • Leigh McMullen -- distinguished VP analyst, Gartner.
  • Christopher Mixter – VP analyst, Gartner.
  • Evy Poumpouras – former secret service special agent and interrogator, co-host of “Spy Games.”
  • Katell Thieleman -- distinguished VP analyst, Gartner.

Register for the Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit here.

4. Black Hat USA 2025

When: Aug. 2-7

Where: Las Vegas and virtual

Cost: $749-$3,399

Black Hat USA starts with four days of training. It then moves to the main two-day conference that features briefings and training classes. Training choices include artificial intelligence/machine learning/data science, malware, pen testing, risk, network,  IoT and crypto.

Classes are available for beginner, intermediate and advanced skill levels. Those who are certified through ISC2 can earn 14 continuing professional education (CPE) credits for two-day briefings.

The arsenal provides an interactive forum to present new tools and products. Speakers have not yet been announced.

Register for Black Hat USA 2025 here.

5. Blue Team Con

When: Sept. 4-7

Where: Chicago

Cost: TBA

Blue Team Con attendees include executives, sales personnel, IT professionals and students to discuss current cybersecurity trends. CPE credits are also available.

The agenda and speakers have not yet been announced, and registration will open in the spring.

Register for Blue Team Con here.

6. InfoSec World

When: Oct. 27-29

Where: Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Cost: $1,495-$4,195

The InfoSec World conference brings together security employees and executives with industry expert keynotes and interactive sessions.

Topics include the following:

  • Attack surface management.
  • Cloud security.
  • Cybercrime.
  • DevSecOps.
  • Insider threats.
  • Malware and ransomware.
  • Mobile security.
  • Privacy.
  • Remote workforce security.
  • Quantum computing.
  • Security audit.
  • Supply chain security.
  • Virtualization.
  • Workforce trends.

The agenda and speakers have not yet been announced.

Register for InfoSec World here.

7. (ISC)² Security Congress

When: Oct. 28-30

Where: Nashville and virtual

Cost: $225-$1,795

The Security World Congress conference is a three-day event offering CPE credit opportunities, career guidance and educational sessions.

Topics include the following:

Speakers have not yet been announced.

Register for the ISC2 Security Congress here.

Rosa Heaton is a content manager for the Learning Content group at Informa TechTarget.

Sarah Amsler is a senior managing editor for the Learning Content team at TechTarget.

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