Richmond, Virginia, has a vibrant and storied history. While Edgar Allan Poe is more associated with Baltimore, he actually grew up in Richmond, home to the Edgar Allan Poe Museum. Richmond was also home to Maggie Lena Walker, the first woman to own a bank. It is also where Patrick Henry gave his famous "Give me liberty or give me death" speech. While nobody declared anything so revolutionary this year, many security professionals did gather to share ideas and opinions at RVAsec 2023, taking place June 13 and 14.
This year marked the 12th gathering and the largest attendance for the event to date, with 740 tickets sold. This year there was a capture-the-flag, lock-picking village, and an extremely fun casino-themed after-party. 28 speakers presented on a wide range of topics, including your author. All the sessions were recorded and will be available on the RVAsec website.
Here are just a few highlights from this year's event.