RSA is basically the Super Bowl of cybersecurity. If you’re launching something new, dropping research, announcing funding, or trying to land expert commentary in the security space, RSA season is when the media attention spikes and reporters’ inboxes hit max capacity.

Here are five reporters to watch for RSA Conference 2026, pulled from our full RSA Conference 2026 Media List.

These journalists are consistently covering security, privacy, breaches, cyber policy, and the companies shaping the space right now, aka the exact people you want on your radar before RSA week hits.

Below, you’ll find details on their roles, recent coverage, social links, and locations to help you prepare your outreach.

1. Garrett M. Graff (WIRED)

Title: Contributing Editor
Outlet: WIRED
Author page: https://www.wired.com/author/garrett-m-graff/

If you’re doing anything around national security, cyber warfare, threat intelligence, high-stakes breaches, or government cybersecurity, Garrett is someone you should absolutely be tracking.

He covers the cybersecurity world through a big-picture lens, with a focus on major implications, not just product updates. If you have credible data, major context, or a fresh POV that ties into what’s happening in security right now, this is a great target.

Pitch him if you have:

• Original security research or threat reporting

• A meaningful breach story with lessons learned (not fluff)

• A strong executive POV on cyber risk, policy, or preparedness

• Big industry shifts affecting security teams and infrastructure

2. Samantha Subin (CNBC)

Title: Technology Reporter
Outlet: CNBC
Author page: https://www.cnbc.com/samantha-subin

Samantha is a great reporter to watch if your RSA moment is tied to something bigger than the conference itself: funding, fast growth, market movement, or major security trends impacting businesses.

CNBC cybersecurity coverage tends to lean into what business leaders care about: risk, financial fallout, corporate impact, regulation, and high-profile incidents.

Pitch her if you have:

• Funding news, acquisitions, or major partnerships

• Market trends (especially with strong stats or data)

• A breach story with business-wide implications

• Clear commentary on “what this means” for companies and consumers

3. Maggie Miller (POLITICO)

Title: Cybersecurity Reporter
Outlet: POLITICO
Author page: https://www.politico.com/staff/maggie-miller

Maggie is one of the best targets on this list if you’re in the policy, government, privacy, or regulation orbit, especially if you’re touching critical infrastructure, national security, and federal cyber strategy.

If you’re attending RSA and offering an expert voice on what’s happening in cyber policy this year, this is a solid person to be in front of before March.

Pitch her if you have:

• Expert commentary on cyber policy or regulation

• Insights into federal cyber initiatives or threats

• Perspectives on critical infrastructure, elections, or public sector security

• A CEO/CTO who can speak credibly on policy + business

4. Jill McKeon (Informa TechTarget)

Title: Associate Editor (Xtelligent/TechTarget)
Outlet: Informa TechTarget
Author page: https://www.techtarget.com/contributor/Jill-McKeon

Jill is a must-watch if you’re pitching to a more practitioner-focused security crowd, especially CISOs and enterprise IT teams who want actionable insights and practical coverage.

TechTarget audiences are heavily B2B. If your story is security-meets-enterprise, this is a great place to land.

Pitch her if you have:

• CISO-focused insights

• Enterprise security trends and data

• Practical security guidance (backed by research)

• Identity, cloud security, data protection, and risk stories

5. Thomas Claburn (The Register)

Title: AI and Software Reporter
Outlet: The Register
Author page: https://www.theregister.com/Author/Thomas-Claburn

If your company overlaps with AI security, software supply chain, vulnerabilities, infrastructure, or open source risk, Thomas is a strong fit.

The Register is sharp, skeptical, and technical. Not the place for fluffy pitches. But if you’ve got legitimate news, product shifts, vulnerability analysis, or data-backed insights, he’s worth your time.

Pitch him if you have:

• AI security issues with real-world implications

• Vulnerability research or new threat findings

• Developer/security overlap stories (especially software supply chain)

• A technical POV that’s actually interesting (and provable)

Want the full list of RSA reporters?

These are just five of the 40 reporters included in our RSA Conference 2026 Media List, which comes with:

• Full contact info

• Social handles

• Author pages

• Relevant coverage context

So you can pitch smarter, faster, and with way better odds of landing coverage during RSA season.

Grab the RSA Conference 2026 Media List here:

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