Working in cyber in 2026, we spend so much of our time connecting through screens. But every year, #FIRSTCON reminds us that the strongest partnerships are still built face to face.
You can exchange emails for years, join countless video calls, and collaborate across continents, but there's something irreplaceable about sharing a meal, raising a glass, and getting to know the person behind the job title. Those moments build the trust that matters when the pressure is on. When an incident strikes, you're not reaching out to a stranger, you're calling a friend.
Our #FIRSTCON26 recap reflects on the conversations, connections, and community that made this year's conference in Denver so memorable.
Read the full blog here: https://www.first.org/blog/20260703-When-FIRSTCON26-Rode-into-Denver
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