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RSA is a public-key cryptographic algorithm used for key exchange, digital signatures, and protecting communications through asymmetric encryption.

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RSA is an asymmetric (public-key) cryptosystem, rather than the security conference that also uses the name. It uses mathematically related public and private keys: the public key can encrypt data for the holder of the private key, while the private key can create signatures that the public key verifies. Systems commonly use RSA to protect a symmetric session key or sign certificates and software, not to encrypt large amounts of data. Its security relies on the difficulty of factoring large numbers.

Safe deployment requires standardized schemes such as RSA-OAEP for encryption and RSA-PSS for signatures, suitable key sizes, protected private keys, and maintained cryptographic libraries. Textbook RSA and obsolete or incorrectly implemented padding can enable attacks even when the underlying mathematics is sound. A stolen private key can expose protected keys or invalidate trust, so key access, rotation, certificate revocation, and recovery procedures matter. RSA is also not expected to withstand a sufficiently capable quantum computer; organizations protecting long-lived secrets or trust anchors should account for migration planning.

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Today’s encrypted data, such as credentials, may no longer remain confidential in the future because the public-key cryptography protecting it will soon be broken by quantum computers. Although no machine today can break elliptic curve cryptography or RSA, quantum hardware is advancing rapidly and will inevitably change how organizations protect their data. Ciphertext and credentials captured by

Washington content to be represented by actual empty chairs RSAC 2026 Back in the day (circa 2023) when cybercrime group Scattered Spider and its help-desk voice-phishing calls were a relatively new threat, the feds considered pulling the government's top cyber-threat hunters and their private-sector counterparts into one room to share information, in real time, about this loosely knit extortion ring that was terrorizing enterprises.…

Bank Info Security 9 months, 2 weeks ago

RSA CEO Nelson Eyes Growth in Passwordless Identity Security

New CEO Greg Nelson Says RSA Is Poised to Lead in Hybrid, AI-Driven ProtectionRSA's new CEO Greg Nelson is focused on leading the company through its next growth phase by doubling down on passwordless security, AI-powered threat prevention and enhancing customer trust. He also aims to grow RSA's role in protecting high-assurance organizations.

RSA CEO Rohit Ghai on Security Amid Evolving Threats, Tech DisruptionAI, geopolitical instability and sophisticated cyberthreats are reshaping how organizations must think about risk, resilience and identity. RSA CEO Rohit Ghai discusses identity overhaul for enterprises, moving beyond passwords and an approach to AI-based threats.

National Security Council's Bulazel to Reset Cyber Norms With Offensive StrategyNational Security Council's Alexei Bulazel told RSA attendees that offensive cyber tools must play a bigger role in U.S. defense. He called for a streamlined regulatory approach, more robust interagency coordination and a narrower role for CISA focused on critical infrastructure and civilian agencies.

All aboard the hype train The security industry loves its buzzwords, and this is always on full display at the annual RSA Conference event in San Francisco. Don't believe us? Take a lap on the expo floor, and you'll be bombarded with enough acronyms and over-the-top claims to send you straight to the nearest bar, which will likely serve specialty cocktails with names like The Great CASB and Firewall Fizz.…

NetWitness is RSA's 4th Divestiture Since STG Purchased the Identity Giant in 2020Clearlake Capital and Symphony Technology Group offloaded another RSA business unit, selling threat detection, investigation and response vendor NetWitness to PartnerOne. PartnerOne said it'll help NetWitness boost its technology, fuel its capabilities and solidify its position as a market leader.

Yoran's Passing Comes 10 Months After Cancer Diagnosis, 1 Month After Taking LeaveAmit Yoran - a West Point graduate who founded NetWitness, sold the company to RSA and took Tenable public - died Friday. He was 54. Yoran was diagnosed in March 2024 with a treatable form of cancer, and in December temporarily stepped away from his role as Tenable's CEO to get additional treatment.

The likes of SHA-256, RSA, ECDSA and ECDH won't be welcome in just five years Australia's chief cyber security agency has decided local orgs should stop using the tech that forms the current cryptographic foundation of the internet by the year 2030 – years before other nations plan to do so – over fears that advances in quantum computing could render it insecure.…

Money Aims to Simplify Fundraising for RSA Conference Innovation Sandbox FinalistsFinalists selected for RSA Conference’s Innovation Sandbox competition will now each receive a $5 million investment from Crosspoint Capital. Managing Partner Hugh Thompson said this initiative ensures top cybersecurity startups are equipped to handle increased demand and scale effectively.

Bank Info Security 2 years, 2 months ago

ISMG Editors: Why Synthetic ID Fraud Is on the Rise

Also: More Support for Ransomware Victims, Key Takeaways From RSA 2024In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discussed key takeaways from the RSA Conference, delve into the surge of synthetic ID fraud in the auto lending industry, and examine a new initiative by the UK's National Cyber Security Centre and major insurance associations to combat ransomware threats.

Bank Info Security 2 years, 2 months ago

RSAC Cryptographers' Panel Tackles AI, Post-Quantum, Privacy

Panelists Discuss Building Safe AI Ecosystems, Post-Quantum Crypto ChallengesThe annual Cryptographer's Panel at RSA Conference gathers leading cybersecurity thinkers to review and debate the big topics of the day. Topics on tap this year included a recent threat to post-quantum cryptography and all things artificial intelligence.

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