NRI recently attended the RSA Conference 2025 in San Francisco—the premier global gathering for cybersecurity professionals. It was an energizing and insightful event, packed with forward-thinking discussions, groundbreaking product launches, and critical conversations with industry leaders, including executives, product managers, and Microsoft field sellers. Our team was proud to represent NRI, strengthening brand awareness while showcasing the unique value we bring to the cybersecurity ecosystem.
Here’s a look at what stood out and why it matters—not just for the industry, but for how NRI continues to lead in an increasingly complex threat landscape.
AI Is Not the Future—It’s Now
Artificial Intelligence was everywhere at RSA 2025. But this wasn’t just hype. It’s clear that AI has firmly embedded itself into the cybersecurity ecosystem—from detection and response to compliance and governance.
A major theme this year was Agentic AI—autonomous AI systems that can take independent actions, like closing compliance gaps or simulating attacks in red teaming exercises. While the potential is enormous, RSA speakers emphasized the need for oversight and transparency, especially as threat actors also harness AI for malicious purposes.
Microsoft’s security platform took the next leap past Copilot and LLMs to leverage Agentic AI, which promises to make cyber defense even more effective. With threat actors getting more creative and exploiting gaps in systems, Microsoft continues to invest heavily in staying ahead. Beyond Agentic AI, Microsoft introduced expanded capabilities within Purview—unveiling Purview for AI, Purview for Inline Protections, and Purview for Data Security Investigations—strengthening their unified data security and compliance story.
Key Insight for NRI: As both a provider of security products and services, NRI is well-positioned to incorporate AI-driven tools into our security validation and monitoring solutions—empowering clients with faster, smarter, and more autonomous protection. Check out our webinar all about agentic AI!
Cyberwarfare and Global Threats
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue—it’s a national security imperative. RSA 2025 highlighted the growing threat of state-sponsored cyberattacks, particularly advanced persistent threats (APTs) from China and other nation-states. Critical infrastructure, healthcare, and defense sectors are all under increasing pressure to defend against sophisticated digital warfare.
Key Insight for NRI: As a global cybersecurity company, NRI understands the nuances of international threat vectors. Our multinational footprint and integrated cyber strategies ensure we’re ready to support clients no matter where the threat originates.
Collaborative Defense
The conference’s theme—“Many Voices, One Community”—emphasized that cybersecurity is a team sport. Public-private partnerships, crowdsourced intelligence, and cross-border collaboration were recurring topics across sessions.
One standout innovation came from Bugcrowd, which launched a crowdsourced red team-as-a-service—tapping into a global network of ethical hackers for real-time threat testing. Meanwhile, the Cloud Security Alliance unveiled the Compliance Automation Revolution (CAR) to help organizations better manage the growing complexity of compliance demands.
Key Insight for NRI: Collaboration is already embedded in NRI’s approach. From integrating with client teams to partnering with leading tech providers, we’re committed to building connected, resilient security ecosystems.
Innovation in Action
RSA 2025 was a showcase for next-gen cybersecurity solutions. Cisco and Splunk took center stage with updates to Cisco XDR and Splunk Security, leveraging Foundation AI—a powerful suite of open-source tools designed to democratize AI access in cybersecurity. These tools signal a broader trend: security operations must become smarter, more automated, and more user-friendly.
One attendee noted: “I’ve watched the RSA vendors putting together creative solutions to meet the newest threats, from phishing and ransomware to zero trust solutions. No surprise: this year was all about the impact AI has on offense and defense, but also that it’s moved deep into the mainstream of the security industry.”
Key Insight for NRI: Our dual identity as both a cybersecurity and technology company enables us to not just respond to trends, but to integrate them seamlessly across the tech stack—securing everything from endpoint to cloud.
Final Thoughts from the NRI Team
Here’s what some of our team members shared after the event:
“Microsoft’s Agentic AI evolution and extended Purview offerings show just how serious they are about helping organizations defend at scale and with precision.”.
“AI is no longer a trend—it’s a necessity. Both defenders and attackers are racing to figure out how to use it to their advantage.”
“Threat actors are getting bolder. From AI-driven phishing to remote worker scams, we’re seeing new tactics emerge rapidly.”
“It’s clear that cybersecurity is a global conversation—and NRI is already part of it.”
Why NRI Stands Out
In a sea of vendors, NRI continues to stand apart. Here’s why:
- Dual Focus: We offer both security services and security products—unifying strategy and execution.
- Cyber-First Mentality: We’re not just a technology company who has a security team—we put cybersecurity at the heart of everything we do.
- Global Reach: With an international footprint, we understand and anticipate threats on a global scale.
As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, so will we. RSA 2025 affirmed what we already know: staying ahead requires continuous innovation, collaboration, and a relentless focus on securing the digital world. NRI is ready – talk to our team today!
