SANS Institute Returns to RSAC 2026 with Industry-Leading Keynotes, New Cybersecurity Workforce Research, and Hands-On Training - Yahoo Finance

This is a paid press release. Contact the press release distributor directly with any inquiries. SANS Institute Returns to RSAC 2026 with Industry-Leading Keynotes, New Cybersecurity Workforce Research, and Hands-On Training GlobeNewswire · GlobeNewswire Inc. SANS Institute Thu, March 19, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT 4 min read Headlined by a SANS CEO keynote, new workforce insights, and the return of the industry’s most anticipated attack intelligence briefing Bethesda, MD, March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training and certification, returns to RSAC™2026 Conference with one of the event’s most anticipated sessions, “The Five Most Dangerous New Attack Techniques: Crucial Tips for Defenders,” alongside new workforce research and expert-led discussions on the future of the cybersecurity workforce. Throughout the conference, SANS will deliver practical threat intelligence, unveil the 2026 Cybersecurity Workforce Research Report by SANS | GIAC, and connect security leaders with hands-on training and certification pathways designed to strengthen operational readiness. “Cybersecurity is not just about understanding threats. It is about being ready to respond when pressure hits,” said James Lyne, CEO of SANS Institute. “Organizations need security teams that can operate confidently under real-world conditions. SANS training and GIAC certifications are built by practitioners for practitioners so defenders are prepared when the stakes are highest.” Key SANS Highlights at RSAC 2026 Industry Keynote The Five Most Dangerous New Attack Techniques: Crucial Tips for Defenders March 24, 2026 | 3:55–4:35 PM Moscone West, Level 1 This highly anticipated session returns to the RSAC stage to reveal the attack techniques most likely to succeed against modern organizations and provide defenders with practical guidance to detect, stop, and mitigate them. Leadership Keynote from SANS CEO James Lyne Mar 26 9:40 AM - 10:30 AM YBCA Blue Shield of California Theater SANS CEO James Lyne will also take the RSAC keynote stage to explore the widening gap between cybersecurity narratives and operational reality. His session, The Great Cyber Misconceptions: How Security Stories Mislead Us, will challenge common assumptions about attacker behavior and provide insight for security leaders navigating an increasingly complex threat landscape. “I’m looking forward to RSAC and sharing what works, what doesn’t, and making some cyber criminals miserable,” Lyne added. Partnership Perspectives Session AI, Regulation & the Battle for Talent: The Future of the Cyber Workforce March 23, 2026 | 8:30–9:20 AM Moscone South Esplanade 154 This session, featuring SANS CEO James Lyne and SANS Chief AI Officer and Chief of Research Rob T. Lee, explores how artificial intelligence, regulatory pressure, and the global cybersecurity talent shortage are reshaping security teams. The discussion will focus on how organizations can build resilient teams capable of adapting to both technological and workforce disruption. Story Continues View Comments Terms and Privacy Policy Privacy Dashboard