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Forbes
12-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
RSAC 2025: Agentic AI, Identity And The New Rules Of Cyber Defense
Now that RSAC 2025 has wrapped, it's a good time to look at the top takeaways from the event—and what they mean for the future of cybersecurity. This year's conference ended with a mix of urgency and cautious optimism. The theme, 'Many Voices. One Community,' reflected a core idea: cybersecurity is moving too fast for any one group to manage alone. The field now faces bigger attack surfaces, faster AI-driven threats and a new reality where identity—not the network—is the main point of defense. Last year was about the promise of AI. This year focused on the reality: the need for accountability, automation and smarter adaptation. There's still plenty of buzz, but it's now grounded in practical progress. AI was front and center again, but with a new focus: agentic AI. This type of AI doesn't just assist—it acts. These systems can reason and take steps without being told exactly what to do. CrowdStrike introduced Charlotte AI Agentic Workflows and Response, aimed at automating detection and response tasks. Torq made a similar push by adding multi-agent RAG capabilities to its HyperSOC 2.0 platform after acquiring Revrod. The goal is to handle alerts and responses at machine speed—faster than humans can manage. These changes are less about flashy tech and more about keeping up with threats that move in milliseconds. As traditional perimeters fade, identity has taken over as the frontline of security. RSAC 2025 made it clear: identity is now both the starting point and last line of defense. Proofpoint rolled out a platform that monitors access across email, endpoints, web and cloud. CrowdStrike introduced Falcon Privileged Access, designed to protect against identity-based attacks through every stage—from the initial breach to lateral movement. The message was simple: if you can't manage identity at scale, you can't secure your environment. Passwordless authentication has been on the radar for years. Now, it's finally gaining ground. Passkeys, biometrics and adaptive authentication are catching on. Vendors at RSAC showed tools to help organizations shift away from passwords—especially in complex, hybrid environments. The push is clear: fewer passwords, fewer phishing risks and a smoother experience for users. AI is helping us secure systems—but it's also being used by attackers. Organizations now face two challenges: how to use AI safely and how to protect against it. Cyera launched Omni DLP, a smarter, AI-native approach to data loss prevention. Vanta shared a new AI security assessment tool to help teams evaluate how AI is being used and where it might introduce risks. From fake media and AI-generated phishing to attacks that fool models, AI threats are growing. Many companies aren't ready yet and RSAC made it clear that preparation can't wait. Seeing what's happening across cloud environments is still a problem. RSAC vendors showcased new tools aimed at fixing that. Illumio introduced a cloud detection and response solution powered by AI. Rapid7 launched an enterprise-grade MDR service and a new Intelligence Hub to deliver context and insights in real time. These updates all pointed toward the same goal: make sense of complex environments and take action faster. While much of the focus stays on outside attackers, RSAC 2025 brought attention back to insider risks. DTEX shared new research on a troubling tactic: North Korean operatives getting hired under fake identities at global companies—sometimes with admin-level access. In a remote-first world, this kind of threat is hard to spot and harder to stop. The message? Trust, but verify—and then verify again. Data protection often feels like a puzzle with missing pieces. This year, vendors tried to change that. Snyk added dynamic application security testing to its platform. Cyera's data-first approach drew a lot of interest. NinjaOne launched tools that bring together patching and vulnerability management. These moves all aim to make data security easier to manage and more effective in practice. Even as AI and quantum security grab headlines, old threats persist. Email remains a top attack vector. Barracuda's new report found that nearly 25% of HTML attachments are malicious. Attackers are hiding dangerous content in files to dodge detection. It's a reminder that even mature tools like email still need attention. Not everything at RSAC was serious. Torq drew a crowd with a 12,000-pound surprise—Grave Digger, the legendary monster truck. It was a playful break from the usual vendor booths and a reminder that cybersecurity events can still be fun. RSAC 2025 showed us a field in the middle of transformation. The network perimeter is gone. Passwords are fading. AI is changing everything—from how we defend systems to how they're attacked. Complexity is rising, but so is innovation. The next phase of cybersecurity will belong to those who can simplify, integrate and automate without losing visibility or control. This year's message was clear: it's not about building walls. It's about preparing for a world without them.
Forbes
24-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Carving An Unconventional New Lane In Cybersecurity
In a sea of sameness, Torq stands unapologetically bold—fusing disruptive tech with a fearless brand ... More identity that refuses to blend in. The cybersecurity industry has long been defined by its cautious pragmatism—measured growth, technical jargon and a general aversion to flair. But that mold is beginning to crack. Following Google's headline-grabbing $23 billion acquisition of Wiz, industry analysts and investors have turned their attention to what might come next. One name that frequently comes up in those discussions is Torq. While still early in its growth arc, Torq is attracting attention for more than just its reported 300% year-over-year growth. With enterprise customers like Uber and PepsiCo and an expanding presence on the analyst radar, the company is positioning itself as a serious contender in the security automation and AI orchestration space. But what really sets it apart is its effort to blend cultural relevance and brand identity with technical innovation—an approach that has prompted both curiosity and cautious optimism across the industry. Claims of hypergrowth are easy to make. What's harder is backing those claims with concrete wins. For Torq, production deployments in large enterprise environments suggest product maturity and operational credibility. According to Torq, this momentum reflects a broader industry appetite for automation platforms that go beyond rule-based responses and truly adapt to real-world threats. Part of this traction is attributed to Torq's emphasis on scaling its Hyperautomation platform to meet the increasing demand. 'Torq plans to scale the Torq Hyperautomation platform in order to maximize resilience and continue excelling when it comes to delivering our uncompromising quality of service across our exponentially-growing customer base,' said Ofer Smari, CEO of Torq. That growth strategy includes expanding its AI R&D investments and improving end-to-end data accuracy across its ecosystem—two pillars Smari believes are foundational to enabling what he calls the Autonomous SOC. At this year's RSAC conference, Torq will draw attention not just for its technology but also for its marketing. The company's booth features Monster Jam's Grave Digger truck and visual elements more reminiscent of streetwear brands and music festivals than typical enterprise security vendors. While some may see this as a distraction, others view it as a calculated attempt to differentiate in a sector flooded with uniformity. It reminds me a bit of the culture and brand recognition AlienVault established before the company was acquired by AT&T. The AlienVault brand was very recognizable and seemed ubiquitous. Admittedly, though, swagger and cool brand merchandise does not necessarily equate to commercial success. With bold branding and a fearless aesthetic, Torq is bringing edge, energy and authenticity to an ... More industry known for playing it safe. Torq's aim, according to CMO Don Jeter, is not to create spectacle for its own sake but to break through in a market where even the most compelling technology often gets lost in a sea of sameness. 'We're not trying to be different just to be loud,' Jeter said. 'We want to be different because the space needs to evolve—visually, culturally and technologically.' Behind the branding, the company is positioning its platform at the center of one of cybersecurity's fastest-evolving trends: agentic AI. While the term has quickly joined the ranks of buzzwords in security marketing, Torq is focused on real-world application—particularly in operationalizing its Autonomous SOC vision. According to Smari, the industry is at a tipping point. 'In 2025, Autonomous SOC technologies will represent the biggest market opportunity and will be absolutely essential for establishing the most effective security perimeters to secure companies of all sizes and mitigate the most critical emerging threats,' he said. Smari believes AI's integration into security operations will be nothing short of transformative. 'It's rare to witness such complete consensus across industry practitioners, analysts and innovative vendors, with all agreeing that 2025 is going to be a huge year for positive operational impacts relating to AI adoption in our market.' Checkpoint offers a clear example of that operational shift. 'Today, Torq HyperSOC investigates, triages and remediates many of Check Point's internal security alerts without any human intervention,' said Jonathan Fischbein, CISO of Check Point. 'If an alert meets certain parameters based on organizational security policies, the platform takes relevant predefined steps such as initiating an MFA challenge or locking out a suspicious user. We can react automatically to problems before they become security incidents.' This kind of automation—beyond scripts and playbooks—is what Torq is betting will define the next wave of security operations platforms. Given the timing and momentum, Torq has inevitably been compared to Wiz. Both are Israeli-founded startups with significant growth, both emphasize platform-centric approaches and both are operating in high-demand segments of the security market. But there are differences worth noting. Wiz made its mark in cloud security posture management, while Torq is focused on workflow automation, orchestration and operational efficiency in the SOC. The playing fields are adjacent but not identical. And while comparisons to high-profile exits can be flattering, Torq's leadership is cautious about leaning too hard on that narrative. 'We don't need to be 'the Wiz of X,'' Jeter noted. 'That kind of narrative only works if the numbers and outcomes support it—and we're working to earn that recognition, not inherit it.' That said, the combination of product traction, strategic vision and a differentiated brand is drawing attention—from analysts, potential partners and the venture community. What Torq may ultimately represent isn't just the next big platform, but a broader shift in how security startups are expected to operate. In a field often seen as rigid, technical and incremental, Torq is attempting to show that strong branding and innovative technology don't have to be at odds. Whether this approach will translate into long-term category leadership remains to be seen. But in a saturated and jargon-heavy market, companies that blend clarity with capability are increasingly rare—and perhaps more valuable than ever.
