RVAsec is pleased to present Netwrix as an RVAsec 15 Gold sponsor!
Netwrix is a leading cybersecurity provider with powerful tools for identifying sensitive, regulated, and mission-critical information in your data stores.
https://netwrix.com
X (Twitter): @netwrix
RVAsec is pleased to present IBM as an RVAsec 15 Gold sponsor!
For more than a century, IBM has been a global technology innovator, leading advances in AI, automation and hybrid cloud solutions that help businesses grow.
https://www.ibm.com
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RVAsec is pleased to present Legion Security as an RVAsec 15 Gold sponsor!
Legion Security is the first browser-native AI SOC Analyst that learns your team’s actual workflows and scales that knowledge across your organization.
https://legionsecurity.ai
X (Twitter): @LegionSecAI
RVAsec is pleased to present Nozomi Networks as an RVAsec 15 Gold sponsor!
Nozomi Networks keeps operational technology cyber resilient with OT network and endpoint visibility, threat detection, and AI-powered analysis.
https://nozominetworks.com
X (Twitter): @nozominetworks
RVAsec is pleased to present RedHelm as an RVAsec 15 CTF sponsor!
RedHelm provides complete, coordinated technology and cybersecurity solutions from one trusted partner. Streamline operations, reduce risk, and keep your business secure with expert, end-to-end support.
https://redhelm.com
X (Twitter): @RedHelmCo
RVAsec is pleased to present tbl networks as an RVAsec 15 Bag sponsor!
Technology. Redefined. TBL Networks is your strategic networking technology and advanced IT solutions advisor.
http://www.tblnetworks.com/
X (Twitter): @tblnetworks
That’s a strange thing to see.
When RVAsec started, the goal was simple: bring the security community from around the world together in Richmond. Not a giant, faceless conference. Not a sales floor pretending to be educational. A real community event—built by people who care about security, for people who care about security.
Somehow, year by year, talk by talk, conversation by conversation, it grew into something much bigger than we ever imagined. And now we’re here. RVAsec 15.
A milestone year deserves a milestone logo. This year’s raven is raising a glass, a nod to the DiCaprio “cheers” meme. It’s fun, a little ridiculous, and completely intentional.
Because after 15 years, it feels right to raise a glass:
To the speakers who shared their knowledge.
To the sponsors who believed in and supported this community.
To the volunteers who made it all happen.
To the attendees who showed up, year after year.
To Richmond.
To the friendships, careers, ideas, and opportunities that started here.
And yes, to RVAsec for making it this far.
Conferences don’t last 15 years by chance.
It takes trust, consistency, and a community willing to show up—whether that means speaking, sponsoring, volunteering, or simply being in the room.
RVAsec has never just been about the talks. It’s the energy. The hallway conversations. The first-time attendee who realizes they’ve found their people. The student who gets inspired. The practitioner who hears exactly what they need.
That’s what has made RVAsec work. And for 15 years, this community has kept showing up.
We want to be transparent: this is the final year of our current contract with the Downtown Richmond Marriott. What comes next isn’t fully defined yet.
That doesn’t mean RVAsec is going away. But it does mean we’re at a real decision point. Events are harder than ever to run. Costs are up. Logistics are complex. Community support matters more than ever. What happens after RVAsec 15 will depend, in large part, on this year.
And that makes it feel different. Bigger. More meaningful.
If RVAsec has ever meant something to you, this is the year to show up.
Bring someone new.
Send your team.
Invite your clients.
Because this year isn’t just another conference, it’s a celebration. Fifteen years of community. Fifteen years of people giving their time, energy, and ideas.
That’s not something we take for granted. The raven is raising a glass for a reason.
It’s a thank you.
It’s a celebration.
And it’s a reminder:
Moments like this only happen if people show up.
RVAsec 15 is our chance to celebrate what we’ve built and help shape what comes next. We don’t know exactly what the future holds.
But we do know this: this year matters.
Let’s make it loud.
Let’s make it packed.
Let’s make it unforgettable.
Raise a glass with us.
Everything Everywhere All At Once: Untangling Security & Privacy Risks Across Today’s AI Tools (<– add to your schedule)
AI adoption is exploding—but the security promises behind these tools often don’t match the fine print buried in their terms, models, or data flows. This talk cuts through the hype with a no‑B.S. look at the real privacy and security risks across today’s major AI platforms, and gives business leaders and security professionals a clear roadmap for deciding what’s safe, what’s risky, and what’s simply not ready for prime time.
Jon Waldman:
Jon Waldman is the Co-Founder and President of SBS CyberSecurity, where he oversees the SBS service teams and the SBS Institute. For more than 20 years, Jon has helped hundreds of organizations identify and understand cybersecurity risks to allow them to make better and more informed business decisions. Jon’s passion for cybersecurity training and education led him to be a driving force in the development of the SBS Institute. Designed for the banking industry, the Institute provides specialized cybersecurity education and now offers more than 10 certification courses, with State Association partnerships in 30+ states.
Jon maintains his CISA, CRISC, and CDPSE certifications. He received his Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and his Master of Science in Information Assurance with an emphasis in Banking and Finance Security from Dakota State University, a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education designated by the NSA.
Along with being an instructor for SBS Institute courses, Jon frequently speaks on cybersecurity topics at a variety of events and trainings across the country. Additionally, he is a blog author, has had multiple articles published, has participated in numerous podcasts, and regularly hosts educational webinars. Jon strongly believes the more knowledgeable and educated we all are — directors, executives, employees, and customers alike — when it comes to cybersecurity, the more risk we reduce as a whole.
We are excited to officially announce the RVAsec 15 After Party. This is a special year for RVAsec, and we wanted to do something special to match it.
For year 15, we are putting even more focus on what has always made RVAsec great: the people. The hallway conversations. The new connections. The reunions with old friends. The shared laughs, stories, and ideas that happen when the formal schedule ends and the real community time begins.
That is exactly what this year’s After Party is all about.
We wanted to create something that feels fun, relaxed, and built for interaction. A chance for attendees to keep the energy going, spend more time together, and enjoy the kind of atmosphere that makes RVAsec more than just another conference.
If you have never played before, think of it as bingo with a soundtrack. Instead of numbers being called, songs are played, and you mark them off as you recognize them. It is easy to jump into, surprisingly competitive, and a great way to get people laughing, talking, and fully into the party atmosphere.
Music Bingo will be played electronically and broken into three rounds, with each round typically running about 30 to 35 minutes.
During each round, players will compete to be among the first three winners. Those three names will go into a drawing pot, and one winner will be selected from that group to receive the round prize. We will do this for Round 1, Round 2, and Round 3, giving us three round prize winners total.
At the end of the night, all nine qualifying players from the three rounds will be entered into one final drawing for the grand prize.
And yes, between rounds, the music will keep going. The party does not stop.
To make things even more fun, we will also be including attendance raffle prizes throughout the night.
It also fits exactly what we wanted for this year’s After Party: something fun, interactive, and built to bring people together.
If you have been to RVAsec before, you already know some of the best moments happen outside the talks. If this is your first year, this is one of the best ways to meet people and be part of the community.
RVAsec 15 is going to be a big one. Do not miss the chance to be part of it. See you there!
Robots vs Robots – Securing AI and the Data that Powers it (<– add to your schedule)
As AI systems, copilots, and autonomous workflows proliferate, defenders must secure not only the data that fuels them, but the AI behaviors, access paths, and automation they introduce. Robots vs. Robots explores how organizations can protect AI systems end‑to‑end by controlling data exposure, governing AI access, and using automation to stay ahead of adversaries.
Daniela Lulli:
Daniela Lulli leads Varonis Sales Engineering in the Mid Atlantic, partnering with enterprise and public sector organizations to secure their most sensitive data and build resilient, scalable security programs. She has also served as a trusted advisor for Department of Defense, UN, and NATO missions, helping global organizations reduce insider risk and defend against rapidly evolving cyber threats.
Daniela serves as the Chief Technology Officer for the Virginia (Belvoir) Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA), a global nonprofit with a mission to enable collaboration between government, military, industry, and academia in the areas of cybersecurity, intelligence, and global security. Her leadership and impact in the community earned her recognition as a finalist for the 2025 CyberScoop50 Most Inspiring Up and Comer Award.
