RSAC 2025 is one of the premier conferences showcasing advancements in cybersecurity and offering a glimpse into what cybersecurity looks like in 2025. With Artificial Intelligence now ruling the landscape and being a hot and trending topic, it can aid both cybercriminals and defenders. Therefore, it’s essential to understand the use of Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models (LLMs) in cybersecurity.
Here are five sessions you must attend at RSAC 2025 to sharpen your skills and knowledge in AI to better fight against AI-powered threat actors and threats.
1.Hacking-Back the AI-Hacker: Defending against LLM-Cyberattacks the Cool Way – [BR-R03]
When: Thursday, May 1 10:50 AM – 11:40 AM PDT | Where: BCA Screening Room
AI may be fueling the next wave of cyber threats, but what if we could flip the script? This session introduces Mantis—a defensive tool built to fight on large language model (LLM)-driven attacks by using their own weaknesses against them. Instead of just blocking threats, Mantis fights back, injecting prompts as a response that trick the attacking LLM into unraveling its own attack—or even hacking itself.
Moderated by Petros Efstathopoulos, this session features groundbreaking research from Dario Pasquini and Saurabh Shintre of Realm Labs. Both Saurabh Shintre and Dario Pasquini bring years of experience in AI security to the table.
This could be a standout session for anyone interested in how AI can defend against AI.
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2.From Leak to Breach: How Hackers Use AI to Exploit Stolen Source Code – [HT-M02]
When: Monday, Apr 289:40 AM – 10:30 AM PDT | Where:Moscone West 3001
AI isn’t just a game-changer for defenders—it’s also leveling up the way attackers exploit vulnerabilities. In this eye-opening session, you’ll see how hackers are using AI to rapidly analyze massive amounts of leaked source code, turning passive leaks into active breaches.
The session will also dive into defensive strategies to help security teams stay one step ahead. Led by Sherri Davidoff, CEO of LMG Security, and Matt Durrin, Director of Training and Research at LMG, this session brings practical, frontline experience to the stage. Both have trained top-tier organizations—from the Department of Defense to Black Hat USA attendees—on navigating today’s cyber threats.
If you want to understand how AI is reshaping the cyber threat landscape from both sides, this one’s a must-attend.
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3.Pig Butchering and the Threat of Transnational Organized Crime – [FRP-M06]
When: Monday, Apr 28 2:20 PM – 3:10 PM PDT | Where: Moscone West 3011
While much of the spotlight stays on individual hackers, one of the most overlooked cyber threats is transnational organized crime—and it’s growing fast. This session digs into “pig butchering” scams and other sophisticated fraud operations emerging out of Southeast Asia, with a focus on how AI is amplifying their reach and complexity.
Presented by Erin West, founder of Operation Shamrock and a recognized expert on crypto-related crime, this talk promises deep insights from someone on the front lines. Erin has served as a Deputy District Attorney in Santa Clara County for over 25 years and is known for her pioneering work prosecuting SIM-swapping and cryptocurrency theft. She also leads the Crypto Coalition, a global network of nearly 2,000 law enforcement professionals focused on crypto investigations.
If you’re looking to understand how AI intersects with international crime, this session connects the dots in a way few others do.
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4.Conversations with a GenAI-Powered Virtual Kidnapper (and Other Scambots) – [HUM-T02]
When: Tuesday, Apr 29 9:40 AM – 10:30 AM PDT | Where: Moscone West 3004
This session explores how shockingly easy it is to weaponize generative AI and voice tech to launch deeply convincing scams—including a simulated conversation with an AI-powered virtual kidnapper. Attendees will learn about probing chatbot’s logic during various simulated threats to improve AI security.
Presented by Perry Carpenter, Chief Human Risk Management Strategist at KnowBe4, this session brings a human-centric lens to AI security. With 20+ years in cybersecurity and a focus on how attackers manipulate human behavior, Perry is a trusted voice in building smarter defenses against social engineering.
If you’re curious—or concerned—about how AI is being used to deceive, this demo-packed session will be an eye-opener.
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5. Analyzing VirusTotal’s Malware Executables Collection with LLMs – [ANI-T09]
When: Tuesday, Apr 29 1:15 PM – 2:05 PM PDT | Where: Moscone West 2011
This session will explore how large language models (LLMs) are transforming malware analysis, focusing on macros, scripts, and the challenges malware analysts face. By disassembling binaries and memory dumps on VirusTotal and applying LLMs, Vincente will share his discoveries—highlighting both successes and hurdles, along with promising results that suggest a future where LLMs play a crucial role in malware analysis.
Led by Vicente Díaz, Threat Intelligence Strategist at Google’s VirusTotal, this session will provide insights from a seasoned expert in threat intelligence and hunting. With a background as the former E-crime Manager at S21sec and Deputy Director at Kaspersky, Vicente brings a wealth of experience in tackling advanced persistent threats (APT).
If you’re interested in malware analysis, this session will give you a glimpse of the malware analysis using LLM .
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Mark your calendar, plan your RSAC 2025 schedule, and be ready to level up your security game using AI.
See you at RSAC 2025!
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