Top 10 Cybersecurity Conferences of 2024
These events attract cybersecurity professionals, industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and vendors from around the world, offering valuable opportunities for networking, learning, collaboration, and staying abreast of the latest trends and developments in the cybersecurity landscape.
In no particular order, here is our list of the top cybersecurity conferences of 2024:
RSAConference
San Francisco, CA — May 6-9, 2024
One of the largest events in the cybersecurity industry events calendar, the annual RSAConference brings together cybersecurity professionals, industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss the latest trends, technologies, and strategies in cybersecurity and is a great opportunity to network with other industry professionals. It is also where cybersecurity companies come from across the world to see and be seen, with an extensive expo floor where leading cybersecurity vendors showcase their products, services, and solutions.
Check out RSAConference2024 here.
Black Hat
Asia — Singapore — April 16-19, 2024
USA — Las Vegas, NV — August 3-8, 2024
Europe — London, United Kingdom — December 9-12, 2024
While people can argue about which event is the greatest of the two, Black Hat stands side by side with RSAConference in the position of top cybersecurity industry event. With three events hosted across the globe, Black Hat brings together cybersecurity professionals, researchers, and industry experts from around the world. The conference is known for its emphasis on cutting-edge research, practical demonstrations, and networking opportunities, making it a premier event for cybersecurity professionals seeking to stay ahead of emerging threats and developments in the field.
Check out upcoming Black Hat events here.
DEF CON
Las Vegas, NV — August 8-11, 2024
Despite some recent drama with DEF CON being canceled (you can read the details in a post on their website) DEF CON 32 has been un-canceled and will be held at a new location this year. DEF CON is one of the world's largest and most notable hacker conventions and has evolved into a community encompassing technology, privacy, policy, and digital rights. It brings together cybersecurity professionals, hackers, researchers, and enthusiasts from around the globe to discuss and demonstrate various aspects of computer security, network security, and information security.
Check out the details on the DEF CON website.
Gartner Summits
Gartner is a leading analyst firm that hosts several large events throughout the year.
Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit
Dubai, UAE — February 13, 2024
Mumbai, India — February 26-27, 2024
Sydney, Australia — March 18-19, 2024
National Harbor, MD, USA — June 3-5, 2024
Tokyo, Japan — July 24-26, 2024
London, United Kingdom — September 23-25, 2024
Of the big Gartner cybersecurity-related conferences, the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit is arguably the most popular of the two, with six events across the globe to cater to a highly international audience. Hosted by Gartner this summit is designed for security and risk management professionals, including CISOs, security architects, and risk managers, among others. The event focuses on building cybersecurity resilience and provides attendees with insights, strategies, and best practices to address the challenges posed by increasingly complex cyber environments, risk management challenges, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Learn more about Gartner conferences here.
Direct link to the Summit in National Harbor, MD.
Gartner Identity & Access Management Summit
London, United Kingdom — March 4-5, 2024
Grapevine, TX, USA — December 9-11, 2024
Organized by Gartner, the Gartner Identity & Access Management Summit provides attendees with insights, strategies, and best practices to address the complex challenges of managing digital identities, controlling access to resources, and ensuring security across the organization's IT infrastructure. The summit features keynote presentations, analyst sessions, case studies, workshops, and networking opportunities focused on topics such as identity governance, privileged access management, multi-factor authentication, identity as a service, and identity-related regulatory compliance. Events are offered in both the USA as well as the United Kingdom.
Learn more about Gartner conferences here.
Direct link to the Summit in Grapevine, TX.
Infosecurity Europe
London, United Kingdom — June 4-6, 2024
Infosecurity Europe is one of the largest cybersecurity events in Europe, attracting cybersecurity professionals, industry leaders, vendors, and experts from around the world. It explores the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in cybersecurity through educational sessions, keynote presentations, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops. Additionally, Infosecurity Europe features an extensive exhibition floor where leading cybersecurity vendors showcase their products, services, and solutions.
Learn more about Infosecurity Europe here.
Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) Events
An information sharing and analysis center (ISAC) is a collaborative organization established to facilitate the sharing of cybersecurity threat intelligence, best practices, and incident response information among its members within a particular industry sector or geographic region. There are many ISACs, so we will only touch on a few of the biggest ones.
FS-ISAC (Financial Services)
Americas Spring Summit — San Diego, CA, USA — March 3-6, 2024
EMEA Summit — Berlin, Germany — May 21-23, 2024
APAC Summit — Singapore — July 9-10, 2024
Americas Fall Summit — Atlanta, GA, USA — October 27-30, 2024
Organized by FS-ISAC, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the cybersecurity resilience of the financial services sector, these summits bring together cybersecurity professionals, risk managers, compliance officers, and industry experts from financial institutions, government agencies, and cybersecurity vendors. Summits typically feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, technical sessions, and workshops where attendees share threat intelligence, best practices, and insights related to cybersecurity and risk management within the financial services industry. FS-ISAC events take place across the globe, including the USA, Germany, and Singapore.
Learn more about FS-ISAC events here.
Health-ISAC
APAC Summit — Melbourne, Australia — March 19-21, 2024
Spring Americas Summit — Orlando, FL, USA — May 20-24, 2024
European Summit — Athens, Greece — October 15-17, 2024
Fall Americas Summit — Phoenix, AZ, USA — December 2-6, 2024
Organized by Health-ISAC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity resilience in the healthcare industry, the summit brings together cybersecurity professionals, healthcare industry leaders, government agencies, and cybersecurity experts to discuss and address the evolving cybersecurity threats facing the healthcare industry. The event typically features keynote presentations, panel discussions, technical sessions, and workshops where attendees share cybersecurity threat intelligence, best practices, and incident response strategies specific to the healthcare industry. Health-ISAC events take place across the globe including the USA, Australia, and Greece.
Learn more about Heath-ISAC events here.
RH-ISAC (Retail & Hospitality) Cyber Intelligence Summit
Denver, CO, USA — April 9-11, 2024
Organized by RH-ISAC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity resilience and protecting the retail and hospitality sectors against cyber threats, the summit brings together cybersecurity professionals, industry leaders, and experts from the retail and hospitality sectors to discuss and address the latest cybersecurity challenges and trends facing the industry.
Learn more about the RH-ISAC Cyber Intelligence Summit here.
CyberUK
Birmingham, United Kingdom — May 13-15, 2024
Organized by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which is part of the United Kingdom's Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), CyberUK provides a forum for showcasing innovative cybersecurity solutions, tools, and initiatives developed by government agencies, industry partners, and cybersecurity vendors. The conference aims to promote collaboration, information sharing, and best practices among attendees to enhance the cybersecurity resilience of the UK's public and private sectors.
Learn more about CyberUK here.
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