This year's RSA Conference focused on the "Human Element," emphasizing that security professionals are responsible for safeguarding every aspect of the digitally-connected world and protecting vulnerable people. The conference highlighted three key themes: Security Personification, Cloudpocalypse, and The Same But Different. Vendors showcased edgier messaging, personifying their products as intelligent and secure, while also acknowledging the importance of human expertise in security. The event also featured a "builders vs. breakers" panel discussing how organizations can leverage crowdsourced security to secure assets proactively. Additionally, Bugcrowd's 4th annual afterparty was a highlight, with a synth-wave band, retro arcade games, and airbrush tattoos. The conference concluded by emphasizing the need for organizations to balance human element with new efficiencies and scale afforded by technology.