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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.
When and where: Multiple locations and dates
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:
Register for SecureWorld conferences here.
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:
Keynote speakers include the following:
Register for the RSA conference here.
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:
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:
Register for the Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit here.
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.
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.
When: Sept. 24-25
Where: Virtual
Cost: Free
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) conference is a two-day virtual event for cybersecurity experts who need to understand and comply with CMMC requirements. The conference guides participants through the compliance process, including assessments, implementation and management.
Topics include the following:
Keynote speakers include the following:
Register for the CMMC conference here.
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:
The agenda and speakers have not yet been announced.
Register for InfoSec World here.
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.
29 Jul 2025