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Hugh Thompson on Building the RSA Conference

Hugh Thompson on Building the RSA Conference

Update: 2025-05-20
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Dr. Hugh Thompson, Executive Chairman of RSA Conference and Managing Partner at Crosspoint Capital joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. They discuss what goes into planning the world’s largest cybersecurity conference—from theme selection to llama-related surprises on the expo floor—and how the RSA community continues to evolve. Hugh also shares how his background in applied math led him from academia to cybersecurity, his thoughts on the human element in security, and what keeps him optimistic about the future of the industry. 


 


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Hugh Thompson on Building the RSA Conference

Hugh Thompson on Building the RSA Conference

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