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Upcoming Conventions

DC 2008 Briefings & Training

FEB18

February 18-21, Westin DC City Center

Washington, DC USA

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Black Hat DC is a different kind of Black Hat. This year the presentations will feature a new emphasis on the areas of attacks and wireless security. Black Hat DC was created to serve the special needs of government and corporate network defenders and we're proud to be able to offer our largest menu of presentations and trainings yet.

  • Black Hat DC Training sessions are scheduled for February 18-19
  • Black Hat DC Briefings take place February 20-21
  • Online Early Registration rates are now closed.
  • Call for Papers is now closed.
  • Learn more about the venue - Westin DC City Center
  • Review our Sponsors and Media Partners
  • Press Registration information can be found here.
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Europe 2008 Briefings & Training

MAR25

March 25-28, Moevenpick City Centre

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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Black Hat returns to Europe with an expanded program with four full tracks, more trainings and more intense, comprehensive presentations on the hottest topics in information security. Please join us for the very best technical security conference on the European continent.


  • Black Hat Europe Training sessions are scheduled for March 25-26
  • Black Hat Europe Briefings take place March 27-28
  • Online Registration opened November 1.
  • Call for Papers now closed due to the large number of submissions we have received.
  • Learn more about the venue - the fabulous Moevenpick City Centre
  • Review our Sponsors and Media Partners
  • Press Registration information can be found here.

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USA 2008 Briefings & Training

Aug02

August 2-7, Caesars Palace

Las Vegas, USA

caesars palace picture This August, The Black Hat Briefings return to the venerable Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino for another installment of the premier North American technical information security conference. Every year the lineup of presentations helps define the security headlines for the following year and 2008 will be no exception.

With more floor space and a brand new lineup of presentations and tracks, this will be the security event of the year.

As always, your ticket to Black Hat includes free admission to our sister conference DEFCON.

  • Online Registration will open February 5.
  • Call for Papers will open February 5.
  • Review our Sponsors and Media Partners.

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Sustaining Sponsors


  sustaining sponsor IOActive      sustaining sponsor Microsoft

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Featured Video

Day 1 Keynote

Richard Clarke

Black Hat USA 2007

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Featured Audio

Psychology of Security

Bruce Schneier

Black Hat USA 2007

video of the day imageFascinating presentation about how our many brain and mind biases affect the way we make security decisions.

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