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Arguably, the most vital and important confabs for our research, community, and calendar year converge in Las Vegas, Nevada this week: BLACK HAT USA 2024 runs from August 3rd through 8th, while DEF CON 32 runs from August 8th through 11th. Panels, challenges, and events we track annually at Black Hat are included here, with a similar guide for Defcon 32 forthcoming later in the week.
For those who are unable to get to Vegas, Black Hat content is available on demand through the following registration:
OPTION 2 — ON-DEMAND ACCESS available online
Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 11:40 a.m. PT at the Mandalay Bay
DARPA Information Innovation Office Director Kathleen Fisher will present “Enhancing National Security with AI-driven Cybersecurity” at the Black Hat AI Summit (additional registration cost required onsite) – an event which is part of the overall presence by DoD, DARPA, AND ARPA-H for the AI Cyber Challenge Semifinal Competition at DEF CON 32.
https://oodaloop.com/resource/2024/08/06/black-hat-2024-startup-spotlight-competition-ooda-network-member-robert-j-stratton-iii-participates-as-industry-judge/
Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 4:45 – 6:00 PM PST (The final session of the Innovators & Investors Summit at Black Hat USA (additional registration cost required onsite)
Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV, Oceanside BC, Level 2
August 7-8: Finalists Exhibit at Black Hat USA
The Black Hat Startup Spotlight is back for Black Hat USA 2024! This Black Hat special event is a video pitch competition for cybersecurity startup companies to present their products and solutions in front of a live audience at Black Hat USA.
Congratulations to the Top 4 Finalists:
Business Hall Hours
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM PT
Thursday, August 8, 2024 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM PT
Exhibition Location
CISA is located in the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Bayside A,B,C, & D at exhibit space number 2708.
This session will unpack how international leaders are approaching election security risks to the democratic processes. CISA Director Jen Easterly, NCSC CEO Felicity Oswald, and ENISA COO Hans de Vries discuss the challenges of protecting democracy.
2024 is the year for global democracy. The year when a record-breaking number of countries held national elections, when more than two billion voters cast ballots to shape the future of their nation and the world. In the foreground of this monumental moment, emerging technologies and heightened global tensions confront the resilience of even the world’s longest-standing democracies. This session will unpack how key international leaders are approaching election security risks to the democratic processes – such as cyber threats, foreign malign influence, and the role of generative AI – and ensure that 2024 is no anomaly but an inflection point. Join CISA Director Jen Easterly, NCSC CEO Felicity Oswald, and ENISA COO Hans de Vries as they discuss the challenges of protecting democracy.
Thursday, August 8th, 2024, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM PST
Mandalay Bay’s Daylight Beach Club
Cool down with NetSPI, Barracuda, DEVSEC, Metabase Q, and OODA at Mandalay Bay’s Daylight Beach Club on Thursday, August 8th for an electrifying afternoon of food, drinks, and pool-side fun. Nothing screams “Viva-Las Vegas” like DJ Morgan Page spinning his Grammy-nominated beats for a 2-hour set to close this show-stopping event. Join us and up to 1800 Black Hat attendees for an unforgettable networking experience.
Schedule of Events:
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Doors open for Black Hat and DefCon Attendees
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Heavy appetizers and open bar
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm DJ Morgan Page
Applications are closed for the 2024 program, but if interested, check back closer to Black Hat USA 2025 – in early June 2025 – for next year’s scholarship program based on the following criteria:
To be considered for the Black Hat USA Veteran Scholarship, applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of the event. Scholarship winners are responsible for travel and hotel accommodations.
If you are a veteran or will soon be transitioning out of military service, you are invited to apply for one of these scholarships. Members of the Black Hat Review board will choose the winners.
For ongoing OODA Loop News Briefs and Original Analysis, go to OODA Loop | Black Hat
https://oodaloop.com/archive/2023/08/10/darpa-announces-ai-cyber-challenge-at-black-hat-usa/
https://oodaloop.com/archive/2023/08/09/black-hat-startup-spotlight-competition-ooda-network-member-robert-j-stratton-iii-participates-as-industry-judge/
https://oodaloop.com/archive/2021/08/18/black-hat-and-def-con-2021-observations-and-trends/
https://oodaloop.com/archive/2021/08/09/at-black-hat-conference-2021-cisa-helmer-jen-easterly-launches-cisa-jcdc-joint-cyber-defense-collaborative-along-with-dhs-secretary-mayorkas-addresses-cybersecurity-skills-gap-and-hiring/
About the Author
Daniel Pereira is research director at OODA. He is a foresight strategist, creative technologist, and an information communication technology (ICT) and digital media researcher with 20+ years of experience directing public/private partnerships and strategic innovation initiatives.
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