EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

One of the leading cyber security conferences globally, Black Hat USA is where intellect meets innovation. The 2024 event is taking place from August 3^rd – 8^th, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

The conference is highly regarded for its emphasis on cutting-edge cyber security research, high-caliber presentations, skill development workshops, peer networking opportunities, and for its Business Hall, which showcases innovative cyber security solutions.

Although two other cyber security conferences in Las Vegas will compete for attention next week, Black Hat is widely considered the main draw. Last year, Black Hat USA hosted roughly 20,000 in-person attendees from 127 different countries.

Event information

The Black Hat audience typically includes a mix of cyber security researchers, ethical hackers, cyber security professionals – from system administrators to CISOs – business development professionals, and government security experts.

On the main stage this year, featured speakers include Ann Johnson, the Corporate Vice President and Deputy CISO of Microsoft, Jen Easterly, Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and Harry Coker Jr., National Cyber Director for the United States Executive Office of the President.

The Black Hat CISO Summit, on Monday, August 5^th through Tuesday, August 6^th, caters to the needs and interests of CISOs and security executives. This track will address topics ranging from the quantification of cyber risk costs, to supply chain security, to cyber crisis management.

Professionals who are certified through ISC2 can earn 5.5 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits for CISO Summit attendance.

Why else Black Hat

• Access to thousands of industry professionals who have similar interests, who can discuss challenges and who can provide new product insights.
• Access to the latest cyber research, which may not yet be widely available, helping your organization prevent potential attacks before they transform into fast-moving, large-scale issues.
• Cyber security strategy development in partnership with experts and vendors.
  • Check Point is offering exclusive 1:1 meetings with the company’s cyber security executives. If you plan to attend the event and would like to book a meeting with a Check Point executive, please click here.
• Community building. Connect with others, collaborate on initiatives and strengthen everyone’s cyber security in the process.

Must-see sessions

If you’re attending the event, plan ahead to make the most of your time. There’s so much to see and do. Looking for a short-list of must-see speaking sessions? Here are a handful of expert-led and highly recommended talks:

• Enhancing Cloud Security: Preventing Zero-Day Attacks with Modernized WAPs: Wednesday, August 7^th, at 11:00am, booth #2936
• How to Train your AI Co-Pilot: Wednesday, August 7^th, at 12:30pm, booth #2936
• Key Factors in Choosing a SASE Solution: Thursday, August 8^th, at 10:45am, booth #2936

Further details

Be ready for anything and bring the best version of yourself – you never know who you’ll meet. They could be your next software developer, corporate manager, business partner, MSSP, or cyber security vendor. Meet us at booth #2936. We can’t wait to see you at Black Hat USA 2024!

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