In this conversation, Dr. Zero Trust shares his experiences from the RSA show, discussing the overall atmosphere, vendor interactions, and the introduction of the 10 Ring app for vendor reviews. He highlights certain vendors' threats and emphasizes the importance of data-driven analysis. The discussion also covers insights from a recent Gartner report on security controls and various cybersecurity incidents, concluding with reflections on the industry's future.

Takeaways

RSA was interesting but had minimal value overall.

The atmosphere at RSA included unusual elements like robot dogs and puppies.

Some vendors are willing to threaten analysts for their opinions.

Data-driven analysis is crucial in evaluating vendor performance.

The 10 Ring app received positive feedback for vendor reviews.

Gartner's report highlights misconfiguration as a major security issue.

Organizations need to focus on continuous optimization of security controls.

Recent cybersecurity incidents show the ongoing vulnerabilities in the industry.

CrowdStrike is cutting jobs to scale its business amid market pressures.

Basic cybersecurity hygiene is still not being followed by many organizations.