AI, Cyber Warfare, and Beyond: Understanding Cybersecurity's Future | Our Traditional Conversation With Black Hat GM, Steve Wylie | Las Vegas Black Hat 2023 Event Coverage | Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast With Sean Martin

Guest: Steve Wylie, Vice President, Cybersecurity Market at Informa Tech [@InformaTechHQ] and General Manager at Black Hat [@BlackHatEvents]

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/swylie650/

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Episode Notes

Black Hat USA 2023 conference's keynote sessions promise engaging and insightful conversations. Steve Wylie, the General Manager, highlighted one of the key discussions that will occur during the event, a fireside chat between Jen Easterly, the director of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA), and Viktor Zhora, who is responsible for defending Ukraine's digital infrastructure. Easterly, having been appointed in 2021, participated in a Black Hat keynote stage three weeks later, where she effectively discussed her vision for the collaboration of hackers, government, and the private sector. Now, after a couple of years in her role, she's expected to bring in more nuanced perspectives.

The discussion will focus on the pressing issues faced by the cybersecurity world, including the war in Ukraine and the country's efforts to defend its digital infrastructure. This fireside chat is set to foster insightful exchanges from two significant figures, each from different governments, giving attendees a unique view into real-world security operations.

The Thursday morning keynote will feature Kemba Walden, the Acting National Cyber Director for the Executive Office of the President. Her contributions to major cybersecurity initiatives, such as the implementation of Executive Order 14028, make her an exciting addition to the conference. This order, which aimed to improve the nation's cybersecurity, addressed significant issues like public-private cooperation, sharing of intelligence between agencies, and supply chain security.

As the conference unfolds, more technical discussions will also take place. Wylie mentioned the Black Hat briefings which are typically quite technical and provide insights into the current cybersecurity landscape. One notable briefing includes James Kettle's session, "Smashing the State Machine: The True Potential of Web Race Conditions," highlighting an unexpected flaw in web applications. Other sessions cover important topics such as the recent Viacom satellite attack in Ukraine and global DDoS trends, as observed by the FBI.

The Black Hat USA 2023 conference offers a diverse range of topics for attendees, from policy-related big-picture conversations to more technical, detail-oriented discussions, plus hands-on activities taking place in the Arsenal. There's also an entrepreneur track, where innovative solutions are pitched to judges and are on display in the business hall.

Black Hat USA 2023 aims to provide both overarching perspectives and in-depth analyses to ensure a comprehensive understanding of today's cybersecurity challenges.

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Resources

Black Hat USA 2023 Trainings: https://blackhat.com/us-23/training/schedule/index.html

Black Hat USA 2023 Briefings: https://blackhat.com/us-23/briefings.html

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