Black Hat has been working towards building more community events as part of BH Events. I along with other reviewers work with the BH team in curating the content for the community track. This year, it’s exciting to see this program featuring some awesome sessions.
Did I told you its open to all pass holders.
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“Not Just for Wannabe Influencers: Why Personal Branding is Crucial for Your Cybersecurity Career” by Ricki Burke focuses on the often ignored topic of personal branding. It’s not just needed for influencer purposes; it’s also a much-needed effort to create credibility and foster self-growth. https://www.blackhat.com/us-24/features/schedule/index.html#not-just-for-wannabe-influencers-why-personal-branding-is-crucial-for-your-cybersecurity-career-41578
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“From Interest to Insight: How to Identify and Explore Your Research Topic” by Stefano Zanero, James Kettle, and Natalie Silvanovich. How many times have you had an idea but weren’t sure if it was worth pursuing, only to forget about it until someone else discovered it? This session features top researchers who will provide insights on how to pick your research topics. https://www.blackhat.com/us-24/features/schedule/index.html#from-interest-to-insight-how-to-identify-and-explore-your-research-topic-41794
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“Career Insights: From Technical Roles to Strategic Leadership” by Jason Haddix, Ricki Burke, Sherri Davidoff, and Lukasz Gogolkiewicz. Moving into CISO/management roles is often considered a natural progression for infosec professionals. This panel consists of individuals who have made these transitions and will help you understand not just the pros but also the cons of such moves. https://www.blackhat.com/us-24/features/schedule/index.html#career-insights-from-technical-roles-to-strategic-leadership-41796
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I will be moderating a “Birds of a Feather” session on “Security Champions” with Dustin Lehr, 👑 Kymberlee Price, and Tanya Janca. This panel includes industry veterans who have built or helped maintain such programs. Feel free to bring your questions and comments about security champions, and we will be glad to interact and help. https://www.blackhat.com/us-24/features/schedule/index.html#security-champions-meetup-41275
Obligatory hat tip to BH Team ( Steve Oldenbourg Jennifer Hughes Jessica Jung (Stafford)) and other reviewers helping with community tracks Lidia Giuliano Fyodor Yarochkin, PhD Sherri Davidoff Vandana Verma
Excited to meet all the old and new friends at BlackHat USA 2024!
https://www.blackhat.com/us-24/features/schedule/index.html#not-just-for-wannabe-influencers-why-personal-branding-is-crucial-for-your-cybersecurity-career-41578