Episode 139: RSAC 2025 Unpacked - Expert Reactions from the CNXN Security Team

In this episode of the Connection Cybersecurity Podcast, host Kim Coombes is joined by our Security Center of Excellence leaders John Chirillo and Rob Di Girolamo, along with Microsoft Security expert Robin Camirand, to unpack the biggest insights from the RSAC 2025 Conference. From the rise of AI-powered defenses and identity threats to the growing buzz around quantum computing, the team shares key takeaways, favorite moments, and what these trends mean for the future of cybersecurity. Whether you're curious about agentic AI, post-quantum cryptography, or just want to hear about goats and code-breaking shenanigans—this recap of the conference includes insights from our experts and has something for everyone. For more information on how to better secure your environment, visit Connection.com/Cybersecurity If you’re ready to start the conversation around what Connection can do to help your organization—Call 1.800.998.0067. Or, if you have a Connection account team already in place, please reach out. Speakers John Chirillo, Principal Security Architect, Connection Rob Di Girolamo, Senior Security Architect, Connection   Kimberlee Coombes, Security Solution Architect, Connection Robin Camirand, Inside Solution Architect, Connection    Show Notes 00:00 Welcome and Overview of RSAC 2025 02:27  Community and Collaboration at RSAC 04:39 Identity Management Challenges 07:58 Zero Trust Principles in Security 08:37 Quantum Computing and Post-Quantum Cryptography 10:20 Agentic AI in Security Operations 12:42 Emerging Defenses Against AI-Powered Attacks 14:48 Best Practices for Leveraging AI in Security 17:04 Favorite Moments from RSAC 2025 20:25 Summing Up RSAC 2025