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August 6-11, 2022
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Black Hat Day Zero

A Road Map for #BHUSA 2022

  • Date: Tuesday, August 9
  • Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
  • Location: Islander EI

Overview

Before diving into two jam-packed days of hacks and research, hear insider's recommendations on how to make the most of your time, including a synopsis of this years can't-miss Briefings, Arsenal Tools, and special Features from Black Hat Review Board Members, Speakers and Presenters.

Open to all pass types, Day Zero is designed to welcome both first-time and long-time Black Hat attendees. Join us on Tuesday, August 9 to kick off your Black Hat experience and begin building your schedule and network with an inside look at what's in store and the tools available to help you make the most out of your time.


All Black Hat pass types are welcome. No pre-registration is required.

4:00 PM - 4:20 PM

How to have Two Productive Days (and Best Party-Nights!) at Black Hat

by Sheila A. Berta, Head of Security Research, Dreamlab Technologies

Black Hat is a highly anticipated event for both newcomers and attending veterans. The conference is evolving, and it could be overwhelming to navigate an event of this size. Briefings, Arsenal, Sponsored Sessions, Business Hall, there are plenty of options and it might be hard to know what to do, where to go, what to attend and how to get party tickets... This talk will give you useful advice to make the most of your time, select the right content which fits your needs and have a successful experience at Black Hat USA 2022.

4:20 PM - 4:45 PM

Must-See Briefings at Black Hat USA 2022

by Kelly Jackson Higgins, Editor-in-Chief, Dark Reading

With nearly 100 Briefings sessions scheduled at Black Hat USA this year, determining which ones to attend can be daunting. As in years’ past, the schedule is packed with groundbreaking new research, exploits, and insights from key experts from all walks of cybersecurity. In this session, Dark Reading Editor-in-Chief Kelly Jackson Higgins helps you “hack” the Briefings agenda with a sneak-peek at some of the hottest Black Hat USA talks that you won’t want to miss.

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM Break
5:00 PM - 5:20 PM

How to Get the Best Out of Conferences and Events

by Daniel Cuthbert, Global Head of Cyber Security Research, Banco Santander

You've got your ticket, hotel and flights are booked, so how do you go about getting the best value, both personally and professionally when attending a conference? What's the best approach to consume as much knowledge as possible without being overwhelmed and how does this help with personal and professional growth? In this session, I hope to shed some personal experience that has helped me grow my career whilst attending conferences and meeting new people.

5:20 PM - 5:40 PM

Just because it Happened in Vegas, Doesn't Mean it has to Stay in Vegas: How Giving Back can be the Best Reward!

by Casey Bourbonnais, Chief Operating Officer, Secure Yeti

You came, you saw, you conquered! You've learned new hacker tricks! You've made new hacker friends! But now what?

Just because Hacker Summer Camp is over, doesn't mean you have to leave your enthusiasm behind in Vegas!

In this session, Casey shares how you can continue building upon the experience, knowledge, and excitement gained from Con once you return home. He talks about how involvement in local CTF's, meet-ups, non-profits, and community outreach programs can provide professional growth, all while making the Infosec community better for everyone involved.

5:40 PM - 6:00 PM

From Seat to Stage: Creating a Successful Black Hat Talk Proposal

by Sherri Davidoff, CEO, LMG Security + Nathan Hamiel, Senior Director of Research, Kudelski Security

Have you ever wondered what it takes to submit to Black Hat? Maybe you are apprehensive about submitting and decided to lock your submission away, tossing away the key. Stop! There’s another approach. Join us for a session on overcoming the hurdles to conference submission. In this session, we unpack the potential blockers that may keep you from submitting and provide valuable insights on what makes a solid submission. With this knowledge, you can begin the journey from seat to stage.