In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity, it’s crucial to keep your knowledge and skills up-to-date. High-profile events like Black Hat USA 2023 offer an unparalleled opportunity to do just that. Imagine immersing yourself in a dynamic environment, buzzing with the latest advancements, groundbreaking strategies, and a community of like-minded individuals ready to tackle tomorrow’s cyber threats.

The event will return to Las Vegas for its 26th-anniversary celebration this year. It is set to bring together top-notch cybersecurity professionals worldwide, offering an array of Briefings, Training, and networking opportunities. Scheduled to run from August 5 to August 10, the event promises an insightful six-day live program at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Over 90 briefings, handpicked by the Black Hat Review Board, will centerstage the latest advancements and findings in the cybersecurity arena. Here’s what the timeline looks like:

Black Hat USA 2023: The schedule

From August 5 to August 8, Black Hat’s event kicks off with four days of intensive cybersecurity training uniquely tailored to offer content often exclusive to the event. Distinguished experts from around the globe lead these sessions, catering to both offensive and defensive hackers of all skill levels. Borrowing from the successful virtual model introduced in 2020, this year promises a continuation of the live and interactive class format.

Shifting gears to August 9 and 10, the main conference days, Black Hat Briefings will deliver in-person and on-demand content. Every attendee can access recorded briefings from as early as May 19, available for a subsequent 30 days. This approach ensures participants can absorb all the content, irrespective of their attendance mode. Concurrently, the Business Hall is set to become a hub for networking. Thousands of InfoSec professionals will gather, examining an array of security products. All of them will be presented by event sponsors, fostering deep engagement among attendees, vendors, and the community.

This year’s notable highlight is Black Hat’s collaboration with The SecOps Group, introducing the ‘Black Hat Certified Pentester (BCPen)’. This initiative underscores Black Hat’s unwavering dedication to elevating industry standards.

Keynote speakers, trainings, workshops and more

The upcoming event boasts a rich lineup of keynote speeches from eminent cybersecurity figures. Maria Markstedter will delve into the challenges of tomorrow’s AI-driven cybersecurity realm with her talk, “Guardians of the AI Era: Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape of Tomorrow”, on August 9. The same day, Jen Easterly and Victor Zhora will share insights from Ukraine’s cybersecurity frontlines in “Phoenix Soaring: What We Can Learn from Ukraine’s Cyber Defenders about Building a More Resilient Future.”

On August 10, attendees will get a detailed insight into national cybersecurity strategies and workforce initiatives from Acting National Cyber Director Kemba Walden. Alongside these keynotes, from August 5 to 8, in-person and virtual training sessions will allow professionals to hone their skills under the guidance of the industry’s top trainers.

On the other hand, the 2023 Business Hall, both virtually and physically, will be a hotspot for networking, offering unique interactions between attendees, vendors, and the larger community. It’s set to highlight the newest technological advancements from premier infosec providers. Additionally, the Black Hat Arsenal will spotlight the latest tools from the open-source community. At the same time, the Black Hat CISO Summit gathers security executives for an in-depth discourse on current security paradigms.

So, as you can see, a lot is to be expected from this event. Whether you’re a seasoned cybersecurity professional or an aspiring one, Black Hat USA 2023 offers many opportunities. So, why wait? Register today and gear up for a cybersecurity experience like never before!