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Briefings

Since their inception, Black Hat Briefings continue to provide security professionals with a place to learn the very latest in information security risks, research and trends. Leading security researchers from around the world take the stage each year to share their latest work and exploits in a friendly, vendor-neutral environment. Attendees will experience groundbreaking research on topics ranging from vulnerabilities within popular consumer devices, to critical international infrastructure threats, and everything in between.

The Briefings are vendor-neutral, allowing the presenters to speak candidly about real problems and potential solutions across both the public and private sectors.

To attend the Briefings, purchase a Briefings, Briefings + Summit, or Briefings + Training pass. View our Pass Comparison for more information.

Briefings Schedule

Briefings will take place Wednesday, August 5 – Thursday, August 6, between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

The final sessions program will be available by mid-June.

View The Briefings Schedule

Keynotes

Black Hat USA 2026 will feature Keynotes on Wednesday, August 5 and Thursday, August 6.

All conference pass types include access to Keynotes.

The full schedule will be available by mid-June.

Meals

Continental Breakfast, Breaks & Lunch

Briefings, Briefings + Training, and Briefings + Summit passes include access to continental breakfast, breaks, and lunch on Wednesday, August 5 and Thursday, August 6.

Times and locations will be announced soon.

On-Demand Access to Briefings

Recorded Briefings will be available to Briefings, Briefings + Training, and Briefings + Summit passholders in the Black Hat Events App from August 14 – September 14, 2026.
To access Briefings on‑demand:

Closed captioning is offered on our On-demand Briefings.

One Year Briefings Access Add-On Package

Available only as an Add-on to Briefings, Briefings + Summit and Briefings + Training Pass Holders

Gain exclusive access to Black Hat Briefings after the event with Streamly, an on-demand platform that lets you watch anytime, anywhere. With a one-year subscription, you can access all recorded Briefings from August 14, 2026 – August 14, 2027. Maximize your Black Hat experience with Streamly, ensuring you never miss a moment of the latest industry advancements.

Add it to your Registration by August 6 and secure your one-year access!

Beyond Briefings

A Briefings, Briefings + Summit, or Briefings + Training pass also provides attendees with access to a range of Show Features and the Business Hall including Community Programs, Keynotes, Arsenal & Sponsored Sessions, alongside Parties & Networking, Sponsor Activities, and so much more. Be sure to review the Pass Comparison and Attendee Resources for more insights and information.

Briefings Evaluations

Your feedback on the quality and relevancy of our Briefings content helps us improve the quality of Black Hat. Please help us make future programs even better by completing an evaluation for each Briefing you attend. Be on the lookout for e-mails asking for your feedback or click on the “My Evaluations” Button in The Black Hat Events App to access your evaluations.

Continuing Professional Education (CPEs)

ISC2

ISC2

Those who are certified through ISC2 can earn 14 CPEs for attending Briefings (with a Briefings, Briefings + Summit or Briefings + Training pass).

Black Hat does not maintain records of earned CPE credits. However, we will report your credits to ISC2 on your behalf within 30 days following the event. Simply provide your ISC2 member number when you register for the event.

If you forgot to provide your ISC2 member number when you registered, simply e-mail blackhatregistration@informa.com.

Other Organizations

To self-report credits to other organizations, contact blackhatregistration@informa.com after the event and request a Letter of Attendance (LOA) to use for self-reporting.

For questions about credits for Briefings passholders, e-mail cfp@blackhat.com.

Briefings Slides & White Papers

Briefings presentation materials provided by Speakers will be posted on the Black Hat website by 6:00 PM Pacific Time each day following the live Briefings. Attendees can download available materials directly from the Black Hat USA site.

How to Access Briefings Presentations, White Papers, and Tools

  • Navigate to Briefings > Schedule in the main event menu.
  • Find the session you’re interested in.
  • Select the blue session title to open the session page.
  • Scroll to the bottom of the page (below the abstract/session summary). If materials have been provided, a link will appear under “Presentation Material.”
  • Click the available link to access the files.

If you experience any issues accessing materials, please contact cfp@blackhat.com