REBELLION // BLOG
Notes from the Rebellion
Field notes, research, retros, and conversations from the practitioners shaping cybersecurity — and the team building RBLN.
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Why CISOs are choosing smaller cybersecurity conferences in 2026
Senior security leaders are walking away from the industry trade show in 2026. A direct argument for why — and which smaller conferences they're picking instead.
Best cybersecurity conferences for federal IT and defense in 2026
A federal operator's guide to the best cybersecurity conferences in 2026 — scored by ATO, FedRAMP, CMMC, zero trust, and AI assurance fit.
RBLN East 2026 attendee guide: agenda, speakers, and how to plan your three days
Your hour-by-hour planning guide to RBLN East 2026 — June 11–13, Reston VA. Agenda highlights, confirmed speakers, travel logistics, and the Gauntlet.
How to get your cybersecurity conference training budget approved in 2026
A copy-paste template and approval framework for getting your 2026 cybersecurity conference training budget signed off — federal, F500, or mid-size.
Best cybersecurity conferences in the DC metro area, 2026
A working operator's ranking of the best cybersecurity conferences in the DC metro in 2026 — Reston, Baltimore, Washington — scored by hours-per-dollar.