Upcoming Cybersecurity Events 2025-2026

Cybersecurity is essential for everyone! Are you a small business owner, a corporate professional, or just someone who wants to stay safe online? Staying informed about cyber threats is crucial. Fortunately, there are several upcoming cybersecurity events designed to educate, inform, and empower both individuals and businesses.

Attending these events can help you stay on top of the latest cyber trends, teach how to defend against cyberattacks, and help network with professionals who are shaping the future of cybersecurity. Here are some top upcoming cybersecurity events you won’t want to miss.

1. Black Hat USA 2025

Date: August 2–7, 2025

Location: Las Vegas, NV & Virtual

Who Should Attend: IT professionals, CISOs, developers, security researchers

Black hat is one of the most respected cybersecurity conferences in the world. Black Hat offers firsthand training, cutting-edge research, and the latest security innovations. They will teach you threat hunting, vulnerability research, zero-day exploitation, cloud security, and much more.

Sign up for the event here Black Hat USA 2025 

2. National Cyber Summit

Date: September 23–25, 2025

Location: Huntsville, AL

Who Should Attend: Government contractors, businesses, educators, students

With a focus on both workforce development and technical knowledge, this event bridges the gap between business needs and cybersecurity talent. Learn about new and emerging threats, secure coding, data privacy, and industrial cybersecurity.

Interested? Check them out here 

3. Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Date: October 1–31, 2025

Location: Nationwide & Online

Who Should Attend: Individuals, small businesses, educators, non-profits, and anyone interested in enhancing their cybersecurity knowledge

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. Throughout October, various events and initiatives are organized to educate the public and provide resources to stay safe online.

Join in the fun this month and learn about the best practices for online safety. Including using strong passwords, enabling multifactor authentication, recognizing and reporting phishing attempts, and keeping software up to date, plus so much more.

Featured Webinars and Workshops

• CISA's Cybersecurity Awareness Program: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) offers a range of resources and tools to help individuals and organizations make informed decisions about cybersecurity.

• National Cybersecurity Alliance Events(Secure Our World Campaign): The National Cybersecurity Alliance hosts various events throughout the month, including webinars, workshops, and community campaigns focused on cybersecurity education. This initiative emphasizes four key actions everyone can take to stay safe online such as using strong passwords and a password manager, turning on multifactor authentication, recognizing and reporting phishing, and updating software regularly.

• Community Engagement: Local governments and organizations often host events such as cybersecurity workshops, training sessions, and awareness campaigns. For example, counties are encouraged to lead initiatives during Cybersecurity Awareness Month to educate their communities. Look into what your county is planning today.

• Educational Resources: Various toolkits and materials are available for organizations to build their own cybersecurity awareness campaigns, including tip sheets, posters, and social media content.

How to Participate

• Attend Events: Join webinars, workshops, and training sessions hosted by CISA, the National Cybersecurity Alliance, and local organizations.

• Utilize Resources: Access free materials to educate yourself and others about cybersecurity best practices.

• Promote Awareness: Share information within your community or organization to encourage proactive cybersecurity measures.

4. RSA Conference 2026 – Early Registration Now Open

Date: February 19-21, 2026

Location: San Francisco, CA

Who Should Attend: Enterprise security leaders, startups, innovators, and policy-makers

Why Attend: RSA is a premiere global cybersecurity conference offering a mix of business, government, and tech insights.

Join the event and learn security strategy, policy regulation, artificial intelligence in security, and global threat landscapes.

Sign up now here, and take advantage of special early registration offers

Attending a cybersecurity conference or event offers more than just technical knowledge. You’ll build connections, discover tools to help protect your digital environment, and get practical advice that is easy to implement. These events are essential for small business owners looking to avoid costly breaches, military veterans or career changers exploring the cybersecurity field, IT professionals staying up to date on trends and certifications, and non-tech professionals who want to understand risk and protection.

Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. Whether you're trying to secure your business or simply want to protect your personal information, knowledge is your first line of defense. Attending these events can help you stay informed, stay connected, and stay protected.

Let’s take cybersecurity seriously, together.