Featuring a variety of tracks that focus on the most important breakthroughs in technology, film, culture, and music, SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together. Explore our 24 Conference Tracks, Keynotes, Featured Speakers, Formats, and more. Over 450 sessions have been announced, with entries up 33% compared to last season! Catch up on the first and second round of Keynote and Feature...

Cyber attacks are on the increase across all levels of government – and state and local governments are often targeted because they have fewer resources for security. For instance, an October 2022 survey found that more than half of state and local governments faced ransomware attacks in 2021, and just one in five organizations successfully stopped the attack. Strengthening the security and resilience of these agencies’ systems req...

Today's public sector IT leaders are challenged by siloed environments, security risks, stalled modernization efforts, and poor customer experiences. They're looking for modern, multi-cloud solutions that can help them deliver a trusted foundation for technical innovation in their agencies.Supported by solutions that offer higher productivity, better security, and lower costs, employees and administrators can modernize applications, secure hyb...

Here at MasterClass, we have designed a Network Defense program that trains network administrators in network security technologies and operations and teaches students how to master the core skills to build a solid cybersecurity skill set. Students will learn to examine the traffic that traverses networks at the packet and binary level and to build a solid knowledge of the lowest layers of the network. You will learn to master the TCP/IP proto...

The state of Texas wants to accelerate the use of next-generation technology to deliver secure digital services. To that end, it has released its 2022-2026 State Strategic Plan for Information Resources Management, which sets four overarching goals: Secure IT service delivery Advanced data management Strategic digital transformation Proactive approach to emerging technologies Just as Texas agencies are looking to modernize and transform their...

Mission: To Serve Underserved and Women Communities in Cybersecurity. We do this through mentors, scholarships, training, conference access, exam and training vouchers, workshops and more. We want attendees to walk away with an expanded knowledge & capabilities to make them more valuable to themselves and their employers. Vision: Our Vision is to increase the number of persons of all demographics entering the cybersecurity field, particul...

The Certified Ethical Hacker certification is one of the most sought-after cybersecurity certifications around the globe. Organizations like the DoD and ANSI have endorsed and/or accredited the CEH course. Want to Master CEH? This program incorporates instruction and practice to get students ready to take the CEH certification exam as well as the CEH Practical Exam. Candidates who successfully pass both exams earn the CEH Master credential as...

The SXSW® Conference & Festivals celebrate the convergence of the tech, film, and music industries. Located deep in the heart of Austin, Texas, SXSW is the premier destination for discovery. From March 11-20, experience unparalleled discovery, learning, professional development, and networking with creatives from around the world. The event features Conference sessions, Film Festival screenings, Music Festival showcases, world-class Ex...

Here at MasterClass, we have designed a Network Defense program that trains network administrators in network security technologies and operations and teaches students how to master the core skills to build a solid cybersecurity skill set. Students will learn to examine the traffic that traverses networks at the packet and binary level and to build a solid knowledge of the lowest layers of the network. You will learn to master the TCP/IP proto...