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2024

October 31 | Cybersecurity Awareness Month
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month comes to a close, the team at Black Hat wanted to share a few recommendations and resources to keep in mind that don’t only apply each October, but can be utilized year-round to help keep your online safety top of mind. Read More


October 14 | SecTor 2024: Full Schedule Programming
With just one week left until SecTor 2024, please find the full schedule of event programming placed below. SecTor will take place from October 22 to October 24 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in downtown Toronto. In this blog, you’ll find information on our Keynotes, Briefings, Trainings, Business Hall, Summits, Features, and more. Read More


October 3 | Black Hat and The AI Summit Series
Members of the cybersecurity community, as well as individuals with an interest in technology, are likely aware that artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t exactly new. However, as technology continues to rapidly evolve, so does AI. So while AI itself isn’t new, there continue to be new advancements and changes within and around AI and cybersecurity that are important to recognize. Read More


September 20 | SecTor: Exploring Canada’s Largest Cybersecurity Conference
With SecTor 2024 (October 22 to October 24 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre [MTCC]) quickly approaching, we wanted to take this time to bring your attention to all things SecTor, including what the name “SecTor” is shortened (or abbreviated) from, when it first began, what attendees can expect, as well as how SecTor officially became an important event in Black Hat’s global portfolio. To find out more on the history behind SecTor, be sure to read on. Read More


July 19 | Black Hat USA 2024: Full Schedule Programming
With less than a month until the beginning of Black Hat USA 2024, taking place from August 3 to August 8 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, please find the full schedule of event programming placed below. In this blog, you’ll find information on our Keynotes, Briefings, Trainings, Business Hall, Summits, Features, and more. Read More


June 28 | Navigating the Black Hat USA Business Hall
As we quickly approach Black Hat USA 2024, there's no better time to share an update on the Black Hat USA 2024 Business Hall. The Business Hall showcases the latest products and technologies from leading cybersecurity solution providers, and is where attendees can speak one-on-one with solution providers, see demos, as well as ask any questions they may have about specific solutions. Read More


June 10 | Black Hat Briefings: Background, CFPs, Review Process, and More
Last month, we published a blog post about Black Hat Trainings, but for those who may be new to our events, or even for those who are familiar with our events but would like to learn more about all the components of our programming, we look forward to sharing more about the variety of elements that come together to make Black Hat events the cybersecurity industry's most established and in-depth security event series. In addition to Trainings, another component that goes hand in hand with Black Hat event programming is that of Black Hat Briefings. Read More


May 15 | Introduction to Black Hat Trainings
Trainings are a core component of Black Hat events, but for anyone who may not have ever attended a Training course themselves, and has wondered exactly what Black Hat Trainings entail, or how they differ from the other benefits attendees can expect to receive from attending Black Hat events, please find a rundown of Black Hat Trainings placed below. Read More

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