Black Hat Announces Jen Easterly, Hans de Vries, Felicity Oswald OBE, and Moxie Marlinspike as Keynote Speakers for Black Hat USA 2024
The much-anticipated cybersecurity event, Black Hat USA 2024, will feature an impressive lineup of keynote speakers, including Jen Easterly, Hans de Vries, Felicity Oswald OBE, and Moxie Marlinspike. This announcement has generated significant buzz in the cybersecurity community. Scheduled for Wednesday, August 7, and Thursday, August 8, these keynote addresses will set the tone for the Briefings at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The presentations will be held in the Michelob ULTRA Arena, ensuring a grand setting for the exchange of groundbreaking ideas and insights.
On Wednesday, August 7, at 9:00 AM, the keynote titled “Democracy’s Biggest Year: The Fight for Secure Elections Around the World” will be delivered by Jen Easterly, Hans de Vries, and Felicity Oswald, moderated by Christina Cassidy from The Associated Press. Jen Easterly, Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), will share her experiences in leading America’s efforts to safeguard its critical infrastructure. Hans de Vries, Chief Cybersecurity and Operations Officer at the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA), will offer his expertise on enhancing cybersecurity across Europe, particularly through the implementation of NIS2 in EU Member States. Felicity Oswald, CEO of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), will discuss her pivotal role in establishing and leading the NCSC, providing valuable insights into the UK’s cybersecurity landscape.
The keynote on Thursday, August 8, at 9:00 AM, will be a “Fireside Chat with Moxie Marlinspike,” founder of Signal, alongside Jeff Moss, the founder of Black Hat. This session promises an in-depth exploration of the future of privacy, examining the balance between security and privacy, and the critical role of privacy in facilitating social change. Moxie Marlinspike’s pioneering work with Signal has made significant contributions to secure communications, while Jeff Moss’s extensive experience in organizing major cybersecurity conferences and his advisory roles highlight his profound influence in the field.
Black Hat USA 2024 will also be supported by top-tier sponsors and partners. The Titanium Sponsors include Armis, CrowdStrike, Qualys, RiskRecon by Mastercard, SentinelOne, and ThreatLocker. Diamond Sponsors feature major names like Broadcom, Cisco, IBM, KnowBe4, Palo Alto Networks, Sophos, Tenable, and Trend Micro. Sustaining Partners include an extensive list of industry leaders such as Armis, Axonius, Cisco, CrowdStrike, KnowBe4, ManageEngine, Microsoft, Proofpoint, Qualys, SentinelOne, Snyk, Sophos, Sysdig, ThreatLocker, Trend Micro, and Zscaler. Global Partners like Corellium, Hack The Box, HackerOne, KnowBe4, Snyk, Swimlane, Sysdig, and Varonis further underline the event’s prominence.
For those interested in attending, registration and additional details about Black Hat USA 2024 can be found at www.blackhat.com/us-24. Since its inception in 1997, Black Hat has established itself as the premier event series in the cybersecurity industry, offering a platform for professionals at all career levels to engage with the latest research, development, and trends in cybersecurity. The event series spans multiple regions including the United States, Canada, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Asia, fostering a global community dedicated to advancing cybersecurity practices.