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RSAC 2025 Highlights, NFL Draft Surprises, White House Visit, and Rescue Robot Innovation


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ISMG editors offered a comprehensive Day 1 recap of the RSAC 2025 Conference in San Francisco, highlighting key discussions from the four-day cybersecurity event. Opening-day sessions focused on the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, ongoing challenges in the global threat landscape, and standout moments such as the Innovation Sandbox contest and the Cryptographers' Panel. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made headlines by selecting Tez Johnson, now the lightest player in NFL history, with the 235th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Despite concerns over his 5-foot-10, 154-pound frame, Johnson brings a proven track record, racking up 31 total touchdowns over five college seasons at Troy and Oregon. A dynamic playmaker with elite speed and route-running skills, Johnson helped two quarterbacks — Bo Nix and Dillon Gabriel — become NFL draft picks. The Buccaneers, aiming to build a top-tier offensive unit, also drafted standout Emeka Egbuka in the first round, adding to a receiver corps that includes Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Jalen McMillan. The Philadelphia Eagles visited the White House on Monday to celebrate their Super Bowl LIX victory, presenting President Donald Trump with a personalized midnight green No. 47 jersey and a signed helmet bearing his slogan, "M.A.G.A." While the ceremony included customary festivities, it also drew attention due to the political undertones of the visit. Trump praised running back Saquon Barkley—who accompanied him on Air Force One and golfed with him the day before—and expressed support for the controversial “tush push” play. Notably absent was quarterback Jalen Hurts, whose silence on the visit had already sparked speculation. Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie emphasized the visit was optional, referencing past tensions when Trump rescinded the team’s 2018 invitation. Despite moments of levity and camaraderie, including coach Nick Sirianni thanking Trump for backing the "Brotherly Shove," the event was set against a backdrop of divisive national politics, including a pending executive order targeting sanctuary cities that could affect Philadelphia. The Cleveland Browns are exploring potential upgrades to their receiving corps as they host former Pro Bowl wide receiver Diontae Johnson for a free agent visit. Following a tumultuous 2024 season that saw him bounce between the Panthers, Ravens, and Texans after a promising start with Carolina, Johnson is seeking a fresh start. Despite off-field issues and underwhelming performance last year, his prior success with the Steelers — including a 2021 Pro Bowl selection — makes him an intriguing option for a Browns offense in need of playmakers beyond Jerry Jeudy and David Njoku. While no contract is imminent, the Browns’ interest signals they may be open to giving Johnson a chance to revive his career in Cleveland. A vine-like soft robot named SPROUT is revolutionizing disaster response efforts by helping rescuers locate survivors in collapsed structures. Developed by MIT Lincoln Laboratory in partnership with the University of Notre Dame, SPROUT—short for Soft Pathfinding Robotic Observation Unit—can "grow" through tight and winding spaces inaccessible to traditional robots or cameras. Designed to withstand the harsh conditions of urban search-and-rescue environments, the robot enhances situational awareness for first responders by mapping and assessing disaster zones without endangering human lives. Beyond rescue missions, the technology shows promise for inspecting hard-to-reach areas in military and infrastructure settings, offering a versatile solution for complex environments.
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