I’m more excited for this year’s RSA Conference than any before. Not because I’ll have my fair share of amazing Mexican food on Cinco de Mayo and our annual CYBERTACOS networking event on back-to-back days. But I’m extremely bullish about this year’s theme – ‘The Art of Possible.’ It hits the nail on the head […]
Virtual CYBERTACOS Media Roundtable: How the Pandemic Has Changed Cybersecurity Reporting (Possibly for Good)
In the post COVID-19 world, cybersecurity journalists are – like the rest of us – adjusting to a time when there are fewer moments for face-to-face contact, and work-related phone calls/interviews are sometimes interrupted by a dog barking or doorbell ringing in the background. For these reporters, the news cycle is spinning more swiftly than […]
CBRE, The Washington Business Journal and W2 Communications Partner to Host 2nd Annual Cybersecurity Impact Awards Program
Call for Submissions Now Open to all Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia Headquartered Companies for Leadership and Innovation within Cybersecurity – Free to Enter McLean, VA. – January 7, 2020 – The 2nd Annual Cybersecurity Impact Awards, dedicated to shining a spotlight on Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia-based companies for their leadership and innovation within […]
RSA Conference: More than Cryptography, Craft Beer and Comedians
Part 2 in a series on what RSA’s mammoth growth means for security industry communicators In my last post, I broke down a few negative perceptions of the RSA Conference that I’m hearing a bit louder this year from media and industry contacts. In general I’m hearing more vocal opinions that the conference is too […]
Thoughts Heading into RSA Conference’s Cryptography, Craft Beer and Comedians
First of a blog series on the questions RSA’s mammoth growth raises for communicators in the cybersecurity industry The RSA Conference, “Where the world talks security,” is the world’s largest cybersecurity gathering and a bellwether for the digital security, privacy and risk industry. Claiming more than 50,000 attendees annually, last year RSA touted “17 keynote […]
Breaking Through the Noise and Maximizing your RSA Investment
It’s February, which can only mean one thing: cybersecurity companies across the U.S. are in the midst of preparations for the industry’s largest event – the RSA Conference. With more than 42,000 attendees expected, this year’s conference will be bigger than ever – making it even more difficult to stand out from the crowd. We […]
CYBERTACOS Makes its Mark on DC CyberWeek
In the midst of CyberScoop’s DC CyberWeek and National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, more than 300 cybersecurity professionals gathered on Tuesday night for yet another CYBERTACOS®! Held at MXDC, CYBERTACOS welcomed attendees from all over the Washington, D.C. metro region for a night full of networking and bottomless tacos. With a line out the door from […]
CYBERTACOS Makes Its Way to the “Golden City”
On the first night of RSA week, more than 200 cybersecurity and media professionals gathered in San Francisco for CYBERTACOSTM, an event founded by W2 Communications and co-hosted with LaunchTech Communications. Held at TRES SF, CYBERTACOS welcomed attendees to the City by The Bay with a media panel, networking and, of course, plenty of tacos! This was the second […]
RSA 2018 – Preparing for Cyber’s Biggest Show
It’s RSA time again. With 50,000 expected attendees from all over the world, the RSA Conference is the place to be for anyone wanting to make their mark in information security. Given the number of cybersecurity and privacy clients our firm is privileged to serve, we have a lot of firsthand experience with RSA—and how […]
CYBERTACOS Spices Up D.C. Networking Scene for Cybersecurity Pros and Media
(If you like this blog, please share it. Thanks!) “Stay crunchy!” … Upwards of 250 cybersecurity professionals and media gathered this week for tacos, drinks and networking at CYBERTACOS, an event founded by W2 Communications and co-hosted with LaunchTech Communications. Held at Don Tito in Arlington, Va., CYBERTACOS kicked off by hosting its first-ever “Meet […]