Federal Cyber Agencies Withdraw From RSAC Raising Collaboration Concerns

Federal agencies pull out of RSAC 2026 leaving questions around public/private sector collaboration. Several U.S. federal cybersecurity agencies have withdrawn from the upcoming RSA Conference, prompting discussion about the impact on public–private collaboration and critical infrastructure defense. Federal agencies have long used the conference to share threat intelligence, discuss investigation workflows, and encourage collaboration on cyber defense initiatives. AdvertisementAgency Discretion and Broader Policy QuestionsFrom a policy perspective, federal agencies are under no obligation to attend or participate in private-sector conferences. Whether federal agencies resume participation in RSAC in future years remains to be seen.