RSAC vs. Black Hat USA (2026): Which Cybersecurity Conference Is Worth the Budget?
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An employee must choose between attending the RSAC conference (in San Francisco) or Black Hat (in Las Vegas) in 2026, as their company allows them to select only one. The post mentions the stereotype that RSAC is more geared toward professionals in suits ("suits"), while Black Hat is better suited for offensive security experts ("hackers"). The author is seeking opinions to determine which of these two conferences is truly worth their budget.