Black Hat USA 2017 Releases Full Schedule for 20th Annual Event in Las Vegas

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Jun 21, 2017, 12:00 ET

SAN FRANCISCO, June 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Black Hat, the world's leading producer of information security events, announces its schedule for Black Hat USA 2017. Returning for its 20^th year, Black Hat USA will deliver programming dedicated to the very latest information security research, development and trends - covering everything from mobile hacking and critical smart grid flaws, to applied security and the truth about machine learning. The event will kick off with four days of in-depth Trainings, followed by nearly 120 Briefings hand selected by the Black Hat Review Board, comprised of the industry's most credible and distinguished security professionals and thought leaders.

Black Hat USA will take place July 22–27, 2017 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. For more information and to register, please visit: blackhat.com/us-17/

Highlights this Year

Black Hat Keynote (Wednesday, July 26)
Alex Stamos, Facebook CSO and work-renowned InfoSec expert, will present, Stepping up our game: Re-focusing the security community on defense and making security work for everyone. Stamos is a widely-respected veteran of the security industry – having previously served as Yahoo's VP of Information Security and founder of iSEC Partners and Artemis. Over recent years, Stamos has been a dedicated advocate for privacy, famously making headlines in 2014 by publicly criticizing the NSA for its surveillance tactics.

Black Hat Briefings (Wednesday and Thursday, July 26-27)
Selected to provide a comprehensive view of the industry's most pressing trends and topics, the Black Hat Briefings will reveal vulnerabilities that impact critical areas, including:

Applied Security
Cryptography
Enterprise
Exploit Development
Human Factors
Internet of Things
Malware
Mobile
Network Defense
Policy
Reverse Engineering
Security Development Lifecycle
Smart Grid/Industrial Security
Web AppSec

For the full 2017 schedule, visit: blackhat.com/us-17/schedule.html

Black Hat Arsenal (Wednesday and Thursday, July 26-27): Back by popular demand, Black Hat Arsenal will welcome independent researchers and the open source community for two days of live demos of their latest and greatest tools used for malware offense/defense, network attacks/defense, Android, iOS and mobile hacking, and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with presenters for a hands-on experience with each tool. For the full demo lineup and schedule, visit: blackhat.com/us-17/arsenal/schedule/index.html

Black Hat Career Track (Wednesday, July 26): Created to assist professionals in making sound decisions about their careers, the Black Hat Career Track will welcome InfoSec experts to offer insightful content related to current industry challenges and emerging opportunities, security training and certifications, and how professionals can channel their strengths and interests for career advancement. For more information on the Black Hat Career Track agenda, please visit: blackhat.com/us-17/career-track.html

Black Hat Trainings (Saturday, July 22 – Tuesday, July 25): Black Hat will offer its largest Trainings lineup to date, with deeply technical, hands-on courses led by the information security industry's top trainers and professionals. Courses will span topics such as Android hacking, automobile systems hacking, penetration testing, advanced infrastructure hacking, and more. To view the full Trainings schedule and to save $200 on the course(s) of your choice by July 7, please visit: blackhat.com/us-17/training/schedule/index.html

Diversity Programs (Wednesday and Thursday, July 26-27): Black Hat's new diversity programming has been developed to welcome a wider range of InfoSec professionals to the Black Hat community and shine a light on professional gaps. Offerings will provide a platform to discuss current issues and resources to assist individuals in jump starting their careers and continuing their education in the space. To learn more about each of these programs, please visit: blackhat.com/us-17/diversity-programs.html

Black Hat Business Hall (Wednesday and Thursday, July 26-27)
Black Hat's Business Hall will feature more than 270 of the industry's leading companies and solution providers. In addition to viewing the latest technologies and innovations in the security field, attendees will also be invited to the Career Zone, Innovation City, and Vendor Sessions – each offering unique experiences spanning networking, job procurement, cutting-edge products and more. For more information on the happenings of the Business Hall and Black Hat USA 2017 sponsors, visit: blackhat.com/us-17/sponsors.html

Top sponsors of Black Hat USA 2017 include: Diamond Sponsors: Cisco, FireEye, Forcepoint, LogRhythm, McAfee, Qualys, RSA and Tenable Network Security; Platinum Plus Sponsors: AlienVault, Arbor Networks, Carbon Black, CrowdStrike, Cylance, DarkMatter, Digital Guardian, ESET North America, Fidelis Cybersecurity, Fortinet, IBM, Leidos, Palo Alto Networks, Raytheon and Symantec; Platinum Sponsors: Bromium, Code42 Software, Core Security, Cybereason, Darktrace, F5 Networks, iboss cybersecurity, Malwarebytes, Optiv Security, Proofpoint, Inc., Rapid7, SentinelOne, StackPath, Tanium, Trend Micro and Webroot. For all sponsorship opportunities, visit: blackhat.com/us-17/sponsors.html

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Future Black Hat Dates and Events

Black Hat Europe 2017, London, UK, December 4-7
Black Hat Asia 2018, Singapore, March 20-23

About Black Hat
For 20 years, Black Hat has provided attendees with the very latest in information security research, development, and trends. These high-profile global events and trainings are driven by the needs of the security community, striving to bring together the best minds in the industry. Black Hat inspires professionals at all career levels, encouraging growth and collaboration among academia, world-class researchers, and leaders in the public and private sectors. Black Hat Briefings and Trainings are held annually in the United States, Europe and Asia. More information is available at: blackhat.com. Black Hat is organized by UBM plc. UBM is the largest pure-play B2B Events organizer in the world. Our 3,750+ people, based in more than 20 countries, serve more than 50 different sectors. Our deep knowledge and passion for these sectors allow us to create valuable experiences which enable our customers to succeed. Please visit www.ubm.com for the latest news and information about UBM.

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