CSA Summit 2026

Securing AI and AI for Security in Cloud-First Ecosystems

For 17 years, the CSA Summit at RSAC Conference has been the stage where global security visionaries define what comes next. In 2026, the pace of disruption is unprecedented—driven by generative and agentic AI, intensifying regulatory pressure, and the expanding complexity of cloud-first ecosystems. The CSA Summit invites leaders to confront this moment not with hesitation, but with clarity and purpose.

Summit Focus

A central theme of this year's program is the duality of AI: Securing AI and AI for Security. As AI becomes woven into every system, workflow, and decision, security leaders must simultaneously protect AI technologies while also leveraging them as powerful force multipliers. 2026 will be the year of Securing the Agentic Control Plane. But AI is not the only dimension of the future of trust. Cloud assurance, Zero Trust modernization, digital sovereignty and the resilience of shared-responsibility architectures all play decisive roles in shaping what comes next.

Key Takeaways

How to secure AI—and use AI to strengthen security: Practical insight into protecting AI systems while leveraging agentic and generative AI to enhance detection, response, and security operations.

How to build an AI-ready, trusted cloud foundation: A clear understanding of modern cloud assurance, compliance automation, and how trust fabrics like CSA STAR are evolving to meet regulatory and sovereignty demands.

How to modernize Zero Trust for real-world risk: Actionable roadmaps for applying Zero Trust and adaptive risk management in distributed, cloud-native, and highly dynamic environments.

How leaders are governing trust at scale: Executive-level perspectives on security leadership, governance, and culture—aligning technology, regulation, and business confidence in an era of intelligent systems.

Summit Benefits

Actionable Takeaways: Leave with practical tools, frameworks, and guidance to apply immediately in your role.

Expert Insights: Learn from global thought leaders shaping the future of cloud, AI, and cybersecurity.

Peer Networking: Connect with a trusted, global community of cloud and security professionals.

Earn Credits: Advance your career and earn CPE credits by attending sessions led by CSA recognized experts.

Who Attends

The CSA Summit brings together a global community of senior security leaders and practitioners shaping the future of trust. Attendees include CISOs and security executives, cloud and AI architects, risk and compliance leaders, policymakers, researchers, and innovators from leading enterprises, governments, and technology providers. Our audience is known for influencing strategy, standards, and adoption across cloud, AI, Zero Trust, and cybersecurity, making the CSA Summit a high-impact forum for collaboration between business and technology leadership.

What to Expect

This summit at RSAC 2026 delivers comprehensive programming addressing the dual challenges of securing AI systems while leveraging AI capabilities for enhanced security operations. Through expert presentations, actionable frameworks, and peer networking, participants gain practical guidance for building AI-ready cloud foundations, modernizing Zero Trust architectures, and governing trust at scale in an era where intelligent systems reshape security requirements and operational capabilities.

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Attendance at the CSA Summit 2026 requires RSAC™ Conference registration. Participants must purchase an RSAC Expo Plus Pass or an All Access Pass. The CSA Summit is not included with the Expo Pass.

Discounted registration is available to the CSA community with these codes:

• 16UCSAXPD for $250 off an Expo Plus Pass
• 16UCSAAD for $150 off an All Access Pass