Top Cyber Security Conferences in 2023
Keep ahead of the latest cyber security trends with the top conferences and events for 2023!
Top Cyber Security Conferences in 2023
The Cyber Security Summits
Dates:
Throughout the year
Location:
All Over the U.S.
Cost:
$195
Who Should Attend:
C-Suite, Senior and Healthcare Executives responsible for protecting their companies' critical infrastructures and security experts
Description:
Some are specifically related to healthcare
Reasons to attend:
- Learn from renowned experts from around the globe on how to protect & defend your business from cyber attacks during interactive Panels & Fast Track Discussions
- Evaluate & See demonstrations from dozens of cutting-edge solution providers that can best protect your enterprise from the latest threats
SecureWorld
Dates:
Throughout the year
Location:
Virtual and All Over the U.S.
Cost:
Various
Website:
Who Should Attend:
InfoSec professionals
Description:
Reasons to attend:
- Earn CPE Credits
- Multiple Educational Elements
- Multiple Keynote Presentations
- Industry Expert Panels
- Security Vendors & Solutions
- Network with Industry Peers
- Meet Local Association Leaders
Enigma 2023
Dates:
January 24-26
Location:
Santa Clara, California
Cost:
- Student - $500
- Providers
- Standard - $1200
Who Should Attend:
Those interested in all things cyber security
Description:
Enigma centers on a single track of engaging talks covering a wide range of topics in security and privacy. Their goal is to clearly explain emerging threats and defenses in the growing intersection of society and technology, and to foster an intelligent and informed conversation within the community and the world.
IoTSSA Cybersecurity Expo Phoenix
Dates:
February 16-17
Location:
Phoenix, Arizona
Cost:
Free for ITSPS
Who Should Attend:
Cyber security IT professionals
Description:
Help protect yourselves and your clients. Their community is dedicated to providing the IT Channel with open collaboration and cyber education.
The Network and Distributed System Security (NDSS) Symposium 2023
Dates:
February 27-March 3
Location:
San Diego, California
Cost:
- Student early bird, expires January 31 - $50 (virutal)-$875
- Non-student early bird, expires January 31 - $200 (virutal)-$1400
- Student early - $100 (virutal)-$1000
- Non-student - $250 (virutal)-$1650
Who Should Attend:
Those nterested in the practical aspects of network and distributed system security with a focus on actual system design and implementation
Description:
Over 120 peer-reviewed paper presentations, poster sessions, keynotes from leading security practitioners, and multiple co-located workshops
ISC West
Dates:
March 28-30
Location:
Las Vegas, Nevada
Cost:
- Exhibit Hall Only earliest bird, expires February 9 - $75
- 1-Day Package earliest bird, expires February 9 - $525
- 2-Day Package earliest bird, expires February 9 - $725
- 3-Day Package earliest bird, expires February 9 - $925
- Exhibit Hall Only early bird, expires March 27 - $100
- 1-Day Package early bird, expires March 27 - $625
- 2-Day Package early bird, expires March 27 - $725
- 3-Day Package early bird, expires March 27 - $1025
- Exhibit Hall Only - $150
- 1-Day Package - $725
- 2-Day Package - $925
- 3-Day Package - $1125
Who Should Attend:
Security & public safety professionals
Description:
Built by global events leader RX, ISC West cultivates a culture of inclusion, where the very things that make everyone unique are celebrated and they welcome all.
IoTSSA Cybersecurity Expo Edison
Dates:
March 30
Location:
Edison, New Jersey
Cost:
Free for ITSPS
Who Should Attend:
Cyber security IT professionals
Description:
Help protect yourselves and your clients. Their community is dedicated to providing the IT Channel with open collaboration and cyber education.
HIMSS
Dates:
April 17-21
Location:
Chicago, Illinois
Cost:
- Conference Pass - $925
- Conference Plus Pass - $1215
- Executive Pass - $1305
- Single Day Pass - $615
- Thursday-Only Exhibit Hall Pass - $450
Who Should Attend:
- Clinicians
- Innovators
- IT Exec
- Non-IT Exec
Description:
Unites thought leaders, disruptors and changemakers representing every sector across the global health information and technology spectrum. Join peers and experts to develop, strengthen and learn from the relationship of health and technology.
RCA Conference
Dates:
April 24-27
Location:
San Francisco, California
Cost:
- Expo - $50
- Expo Plus - $295
- On Demand - $495
- Full Conference - $2045
Website:
Who Should Attend:
All interested in the cyber-security industry
Description:
Build on each other's diverse knowledge to create the next breakthrough — exchanging ideas, sharing our success stories, and bravely examining our failures.
ISACA Digital Trust World
Dates:
May 9-11
Location:
Boston, Massachusetts
Cost:
Early bird, expired April 14 - $1395, ($1595 after)
Who Should Attend:
Those interested in all things cyber security
Description:
Get empowered with educational and networking opportunities to become a digital trust champion and create a safer, more trustworthy digital ecosystem for your organization.
Cyber Security & Cloud Congress
Dates:
May 17-18
Location:
Santa Clara, California
Cost:
- Expo Pass - $0
- Early bird Gold Pass, expires April 17 - $649
- Early bird Ultimate Pass, expires April 17 - $899
Who Should Attend:
- Chief Information Security Officers
- Chief Information Officers
- Chief Security Architects
- Heads of Information Security
- Chief Compliance Officers
- Privacy Officers
- Data Protection Specialists
Description:
Explore cyber security and cloud technology and its impact on a range of industries including, manufacturing, transport, supply chain, government, legal sectors and financial services energy, utilities, insurance, healthcare, retail and more
IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy
Dates:
May 22-25
Location:
San Francisco, California
Cost:
TBA
Website:
Who Should Attend:
Those interested in all things computer and electronic security
Description:
The premier forum for presenting developments in computer security and electronic privacy, and for bringing together researchers and practitioners in the field
Black Hat USA 2023
Dates:
August 5-10
Location:
Las Vegas, Nevada
Cost:
- $2695 - ends July 21
- $2995 - ends August 4
- $3095 - ends August 10
Website:
Who Should Attend:
InfoSec professionals
Description:
Network with InfoSec professionals and evaluate a broad range of security products and open-source tool solutions developed by Black Hat partners.
USENIX Security Symposium
Dates:
August 9-11
Location:
Anaheim, California
Cost:
- $1000 - ends July 17
- $1200 - from July 18
- $600 - student
Who Should Attend:
- Researchers
- Practitioners
- System administrators
- System programmers
- Security practitioners
Description:
Brings together researchers, practitioners, system administrators, system programmers, and others interested in the latest advances in the security and privacy of computer systems and networks
DEF CON 31
Dates:
August 10-13
Location:
Las Vegas, Nevada
Cost:
$440 - cash on-site only
Who Should Attend:
Those interested in all things cyber security tech and hacking
Description:
One of the oldest continuously running hacker conventions around, and also one of the largest
GSX - Global Security Exchange
Dates:
September 11-13
Location:
Dallas, Texas
Cost:
TBA
Website:
Who Should Attend:
InfoSec professionals
Description:
- Access CPE-eligible education on the most pressing issues impacting the profession in 2022 and beyond
- Build or strengthen professional networks and connections
- Develop strategies to remain resilient against evolving cyber and physical threats
- Discover new products, technologies, and services to advance your capabilities in our expansive marketplace
National Cyber Summit
Dates:
September 20–21
Location:
Huntsville, Alabama
Cost:
- Industry - $610 until 9/17, $660 onsite
- Academia (Teacher/Faculty) - $250 until 9/17, $300 onsite
- US Government Civilians and Civil Servants - Free
- Exhibit Hall Only Floor Pass - $75
Website:
Who Should Attend:
All those interested in cyber security technology
Description:
The nation's most innovative cyber security-technology event, offering unique educational, collaborative and workforce development opportunities for industry visionaries and rising leaders. NCS offers more value than similar cyber conferences with diverse focus-areas, premier speakers, and unmatched accessibility. Its core focus is on three things: education, collaboration and innovation.
GrrCON Cyber Security Summit and Hacker Conference
Dates:
September 28-29
Location:
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Cost:
- Student - $55.20
- Regular Admission - $161.90
- Corporate - $375.32
- VIP - $375.32
Website:
Who Should Attend:
Those interested in cyber security:
- Executives
- Researchers
- Industry professionals
- Students
Description:
Information security and hacking conference that provides the Midwest InfoSec community with a fun atmosphere to come together and engage with like minded people
Authenticate
Dates:
October 16-18
Location:
San Diego, California
Cost:
- Full Conference – Member Early Bird: $800
- Full Conference – Non-member Early Bird: $1,100
- Full Conference: Member: $1,000
- Full Conference: Non-member: $1,500
- Remote: Member: $300
- Remote: Non-member: $450
- Day Pass: Member: $400
- Day Pass: Non-member $500
Who Should Attend:
- CISOs
- Security strategists
- Enterprise architects
- Product and business leaders
Description:
The industry's only conference dedicated to the who, what, why and how of user authentication – with a focus on the FIDO standards-based approach
Cyber Security Summit
Dates:
October 24–26
Location:
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Cost:
- Tuesday Cyber Workforce - $0
- Thursday Small Business - $60
- Tech Tuesday Program & Networking Lunch + Expo - $60
- Tuesday Cyber Women Luncheon - $100
- Wednesday VLA Awards - $150
- Tuesday Seminar Pass - $259
- Full Summit - $899
- VIP All Access - $1199
Website:
Who Should Attend:
- C-level executives
- Technology leaders
- Public policy makers
- Lawyers
- Forward thinking business owners
- End users
Description:
Their mission is to produce a multi-stakeholder consortium that brings together industry, government and academic interests in an effort to improve the state of cyber security on both a domestic and international level.
ISC East
Dates:
November 14–16
Location:
New York, New York
Cost:
TBA
Website:
Who Should Attend:
- Residential & Commercial Dealers/Installers
- System Integrators
- IT Integrators/VARs
- End-Users from various vertical markets
- Law Enforcement & Public Safety
- Central Station Owners/Managers
- Security Specifiers & Consultants
Description:
Cultivates a culture of inclusion, where the very things that make each of us unique are celebrated and we welcome all. Their attendees, exhibitors, and industry colleagues are professionals from a diverse variety of backgrounds, who make our events stronger and our collective experience even richer.
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