Cybersecurity firm QSC undergoes transformation, rebranding to ROCon in a bid to modernize and innovate risk management strategies.
The first Risk Operations Conference (ROCon), scheduled for October 16, 2025, will take place in Houston as an expansion of the annual Qualys Security Conference (QSC). This event marks a significant step forward in the cybersecurity landscape, focusing on managing cyber risk as a business risk, not just a technical problem.
The Risk Operations Center (ROC), a framework designed to operationalize risk, measure it in business terms, and drive action, will be at the heart of ROCon discussions. The goal is to move beyond fragmented, tactical firefighting and eliminate the risks that matter most to my business, much faster.
The rapid increase in vulnerabilities is a pressing concern. Last year, over 40,000 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) were published, representing a 39% increase. Attackers are weaponizing critical flaws in an average of 18.5 days, while the industry's remediation time is above 30 days. This gap between the speed of weaponization and remediation is where risk resides.
ROCon will delve into various topics aimed at bridging this gap. Risk Quantification, Risk Remediation Beyond Patching, and Agentic AI for Cyber Risk Management are just a few of the topics that will be explored. The conference will also focus on strategies for effective risk remediation, recognising that patching is not always the sole solution.
Cyber Insurance is another crucial topic that will be addressed at ROCon. Understanding the interplay between cyber risk management and social security policies is essential in today's digital landscape.
Communication is key, and ROCon will feature sessions on CFO Risk Communication and Board Risk Reporting. These discussions will emphasise the importance of clear, concise, and actionable risk information for decision-makers at all levels, from the boardroom to the security team.
The ROC is not just for security teams; it connects CISOs, CIOs, CFOs, business unit leaders, and boards around a single view of risk. By fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing, ROCon aims to be a forum for best practices, operational models, and innovations in cyber risk management.
Qualys, a pioneer in cloud-based vulnerability management, has evolved into a cyber risk management platform. The company's continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) will be a significant topic at ROCon, demonstrating their commitment to helping organisations manage and mitigate cyber risk effectively.
In the ever-evolving risk landscape, which includes vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, missing security controls, identities, and data, events like ROCon are vital in driving the conversation forward and equipping organisations with the tools and knowledge they need to stay secure.
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