RSAC Stands Tall Appointing a True Leader, Jen Easterly as CEO

RSAC has appointed former CISA Director Jen Easterly as CEO, a move the article argues will elevate RSAC from a flagship conference to a year-round, global cybersecurity community platform. It emphasizes Easterly’s operational credibility, public service, and continued engagement, suggesting her leadership brings trust and gravitas while acknowledging political optics around her past government role. The piece frames the decision as a values-driven commitment to stronger industry leadership and broader impact across practitioners, researchers, and policymakers.