Cybersecurity Conferences in Maryland

SANS Stay Sharp: Nov 2025 (November 12-14, ET) offers short courses designed to equip you with cybersecurity training you can implement immediately. Whether you are new to the industry, looking for a place to start, or are a seasoned professional looking to sharpen particular skills, SANS Stay Sharp training can help you achieve your goal.

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MSSP Alert Live 2025 is the go-to gathering for managed security service providers (MSSPs), managed service providers (MSPs), and cybersecurity professionals navigating the rapidly evolving security landscape. The event promises actionable insights on critical topics such as artificial intelligence in incident response, workforce optimization amid talent shortages, and evolving legal and insurance risks facing cybersecurity businesses.

Attendees will engage with forward-thinking strategies and business models, gaining clarity on emerging trends that are shaping the future of managed security services. Whether attendees are new to offering managed security or looking to scale their MSSP capabilities, this event delivers expert guidance, real-world use cases, and a collaborative environment to strengthen their roadmap through 2026 and beyond.

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NHIcon 2026 is where builders and breakers, defenders and decision-makers unite to confront what agentic AI means – not just for security, but for the way software works and enterprises run. This one-day virtual experience will blaze new ground and bring together the people on the front lines of this high-stakes inflection point.

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Unlock the full potential of your cybersecurity career at SANS Rockville 2026 (February 2-7, ET). Guided by world-renowned instructors at the forefront of the field, this event provides exclusive access to live industry experts, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve.

Immerse yourself in a learning environment that features industry-leading hands-on labs, simulations, and exercises, all geared towards practical application in your professional endeavors. Seize the opportunity to hone your skills during bonus sessions and activities, backed by SANS unwavering commitment to excellence and expertise.

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Tariffs, global instability, diverging regulatory regimes and an expanding threat landscape are adding complexity to an already difficult job for CISOs and their teams. And all of this is happening at the same time we are navigating the dawn of the AI era, where we must defend the enterprise's investment in AI while protecting the organization from AI enabled attacks and deepfakes, all of which will require us in cybersecurity to master AI ourselves. In this environment, we must gain and share insight faster within the cybersecurity community. Together, we are smarter and stronger. Join Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2026, June 1 – 3 in National Harbor, MD to explore topics including cybersecurity strategy and vision, leadership, AI, metrics, risk and compliance management, cyber resilience, cloud security, data security, security behavior and culture, emerging threats, and more.

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