San Francisco is hosting the 2024 RSA Conference (RSAC), one of the world’s largest gatherings of cybersecurity experts, drawing attendees from 142 countries and regions. This year’s event spotlights the rapidly evolving risks and defenses tied to artificial intelligence, as industries and governments grapple with AI-powered cyberattacks threatening global digital infrastructure.
With over 40,000 professionals in attendance, discussions emphasize collaborative strategies to mitigate AI’s “double-edged sword” role in cybersecurity. Sessions explore tools like machine learning for threat detection while addressing concerns about malicious actors exploiting AI to bypass safeguards. Experts from Japan, the Chinese mainland, and India highlighted regional challenges, including securing smart cities and cross-border data flows.
The conference also underscores Asia’s growing influence in tech governance, with panels analyzing regulatory frameworks in Singapore and South Korea. Business leaders emphasized investor opportunities in quantum encryption and AI-driven security startups, particularly targeting emerging markets in Southeast Asia.
As ransomware attacks hit record highs in 2023, RSAC’s debates reflect urgent calls for global standards and public-private partnerships. “Cyber resilience is no longer optional—it’s foundational to economic stability,” noted one speaker from a Singapore-based fintech firm during a keynote addressing supply chain vulnerabilities.
