What we saw, heard, and learned at RSAC 2025

The RSA Conference 2025 in San Francisco was a major event for the security industry, attracting over 44,000 attendees and featuring discussions focused on modernizing security infrastructure, particularly moving away from legacy VPNs. Tailscale, a company offering secure access solutions, emphasized the urgency of adopting modern tools to address evolving threats and infrastructure challenges exacerbated by AI advancements. Their booth message, "Drop your VPN. Not your standards," resonated with many attendees, highlighting the inadequacy of traditional VPNs for remote and cloud-based work environments. Conversations at the event revealed a strong interest in solutions that provide better security outcomes without increasing complexity, with many participants already familiar with Tailscale's effectiveness in personal settings. The company plans to continue promoting its VPN alternatives and expand its presence at future events, aiming to support security teams in achieving simplicity and transparency in access management.