FIRST Announces 2026 Cybersecurity Conference Series Amid Rising Vulnerabilities

FIRST has announced three cybersecurity conferences for 2026, focusing on vulnerability management, cyber threat intelligence, and incident response collaboration. The organization anticipates 2026 will see over 50,000 published Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), marking a significant increase in disclosed software vulnerabilities. The first event, CVE/FIRST VulnCon 2026, is scheduled for April 13-16 in Scottsdale, US, alongside the Annual CNA Summit. The second conference will occur in Munich, Germany, from April 21-23, targeting threat intelligence practitioners and managers. The third event, the 38th Annual Conference, will be held in Denver, US. Speakers include leaders from major organizations like Google, Microsoft, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Chris Gibson, CEO of FIRST, emphasizes the importance of building trusted networks for effective incident response. The conferences aim to enhance collaboration and information sharing among cybersecurity professionals.

Key Points: • FIRST forecasts over 50,000 CVEs to be published in 2026, a record high. • The first event, CVE/FIRST VulnCon 2026, is set for April 13-16 in Scottsdale, US. • The conferences will feature leaders from major cybersecurity organizations and focus on collaboration.