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Security is a big topic -- we hear about it constantly, whether it's some company's ads, or news that some company or gov agency was hacked. As with everything else, there are different levels of skills or expertise, & different specializations. Black Hat is sort of agnostic, bringing together some of the best to present some of their latest research, which can be then used for defense, offense, & often both.
Some of the info presented might be used by malware SDK developers, so the criminal as end-user doesn't need to be all that knowledgeable or skilled. Some of it might be used by governments, and some by the folks whose job is defense against cyber atacks or exploits. As consumers, & potential victims, browsing or skimming through the listed briefings might be useful to get a sense of where we are today. Or it might satisfy a bit of curiosity.
What's Black Hat?
Black Hat is the most technical and relevant global information security event series in the world. For more than 18 years, Black Hat has provided attendees with the very latest in information security research, development, and trends in a strictly vendor-neutral environment. 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.
The Black Hat Briefings were created more than 18 years ago to provide security professionals a place to learn the very latest in information security risks, research and trends. Each year, internationally leading security researchers take the stage to share their latest work and exploits in a friendly, vendor-neutral environment. Vulnerabilities are often exposed that impact everything from popular consumer devices to critical international infrastructure and everything in between.