Defining Tomorrow’s Information Security Landscape
The Black Hat Training & Briefings is the leading series of information security conferences that bring together thought leaders from all facets of the computer security industry – from the private and public sectors to academic and even underground researchers. Each conference is comprised highly technical sessions which are provided by the most respected security experts in the world. The environment is is focused on the sharing of practical insights and timely, actionable knowledge.
From its inception in 1997, Black Hat has grown from a single annual conference in Las Vegas to a conference series with annual live events worldwide. In additional Black Hat continues to develop innovative ways in delivering the latest in security research to its audience through new platforms such as a monthly webcasts series and virtual events.

Black Hat’s decade of leadership attracts the most prestigious names from the full spectrum of security thinkers, and ensures that the conference stays on the leading edge of new security trends as they emerge. Black Hat remains the best and biggest event of its kind, unique in its ability to define tomorrow’s information security landscape.
Black Hat Attendee Titles: CIO, CTO, CISO, CSO, VP and Director of Security, IT VP, Director, Manager, IT, IS, Network Engineer, Integrator, Solution Provider
BLACK HAT DC 2010
January 31-February 3
Grand Hyatt Crystal City
Arlington, VA, USA
With over 60% of delegates attending from federal, state and local government bodies, Black Hat DC has become an event that bridges the gap between the public and private sectors.
BLACK HAT EUROPE 2010
April 12-15
Hotel Rey Juan Carlos
Barcelona, Spain
In nearly a decade Black Hat Europe has been the forum for showcasing research that addresses the needs of the global security market.
BLACK HAT USA 2010
July 24-29
Caesars Palace
Las Vegas, NV, USA
The flagship event for the Black Hat conference series has provided a venue for elite security researchers and trainers to meet with over 5000 security professionals annually.
BLACK HAT – Webcast Series & Virtual Events
Security news doesn’t always wait for conference season. Black Hat webcasts and virtual events are a regular series of live web events focusing on what’s hot in information security.
Webcast Editorial Calendar
- March 2010: Security of Windows 7 — What is going to be in the first service pack?
- April 2010: Expanding Compliance Into Critical Infrastructure
- May 2010: Building the Best Free HUD
- June 2010: Black Hat USA 2010 Preview

