Human vs. AI: Debates Shape RSAC 2026 Cybersecurity Trends
Dark Reading, Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
As AI dominated RSAC 2026, CISOs and industry leaders debated its role in security, from agentic applications to the challenges of scaling human involvement in decision-making.
RSAC 2026 Conference kicked off with a whirlwind of insights, debates, and predictions about the future of cybersecurity, with a particular focus on the ever-evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI). On day one, Informa TechTarget's Jamison Cush and Sabrina Polin hosted a series of thought-provoking discussions with industry leaders, including an interview with Alex Culafi, senior news writer at Dark Reading. Culafi, a seasoned RSAC attendee, shared his observations on the heightened prominence of AI in the cybersecurity landscape and the noticeable absence of government representatives.