Black Hat differentiates itself by working at many levels within the corporate, security and computer underground communities. This unmatched informational reach enables Black Hat to be continuously aware of the newest vulnerabilities, defense mechanisms, and industry trends. As technology advancements occur at rates that make existing security practices outdated, Black Hat Think Tank research provides a vision into future security practices by identifying industry trends before they occur.
The History of Black Hat
Black Hat was founded in 1997 by Jeff Moss to provide advanced education to security professionals within global corporations and federal agencies. Jeff’s mission was to mix the best minds of the computer underground with the leading security professionals. The result was a unique conference known for providing new and exclusive research from the top technologists in the world. Black Hat continued to grow and now offers briefings as well as customized training and consulting services to provide unmatched knowledge about upcoming security trends to three continents.
