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Cybersecurity Events & Leaders
A guide to upcoming conferences and industry voices to follow.
In plain English: a free, curated list of resources for people starting or growing a career in cybersecurity.
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Upcoming Conferences
This year's Black Hat USA, DEF CON, RSA Conference, and SANS CTI Summit have already taken place — here's what's still ahead.
| Event | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billington Cybersecurity Summit | Sept 8–10, 2026 | Washington, DC | Government and public-sector security policy, threat briefings, and CISO panels. |
| (ISC)² Security Congress | Oct 24–28, 2026 | Aurora, CO (Denver area) + Virtual | (ISC)²'s flagship conference — AI security, cloud/identity, governance, and career development tracks. |
| RSA Conference 2027 | April 5–8, 2027 | San Francisco, CA | The industry's largest annual gathering — worth planning for early. |
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Featured Leaders & Organizations
Follow these creators and institutes for year-round updates.
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SANS Institute
@sansinstituteofficial
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InfoSec Institute
@infosecinstitute
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The Cyber Mentor
@rodney_arceneaux
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Cybersecurity Girl
@cybersecuritygirl
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Josh Madakor
@joshmadakor
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CISO Tradecraft
@cisotradecraft
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Tips for Attendees
Networking
Connect with regional groups like The Cyber Circle (@thecybercircle) or Cyber Circle Connect to meet peers before events.
Continuous Learning
Utilize resources from TCM Security or Delmi Training Institute to brush up on skills before technical workshops.
Last updated: August 2026 — dates confirmed with each event's official site; always double-check before booking travel.