In my conversation with Greg Nelson, CEO of cybersecurity vendor RSA, he outlined core trends in cybersecurity as enterprises enter an era defined by identity-centric security, passwordless authentication, and challenges around AI deployments.

Nelson explained how RSA is building on its four-decade legacy by focusing on identity as the primary attack surface. He discussed why most breaches now stem from compromised credentials, how organizations should rebalance security budgets toward identity and access management, and why passwordless adoption has lagged despite broad industry consensus.

Nelson also detailed RSA’s approach to AI and agentic security—using AI to improve risk visibility and productivity without introducing new attack vectors. He closed with a candid look at the accelerating threat landscape and an optimism that modern, phishing-resistant technologies can finally catching up to attackers.