Black Hat, one of the most technical and global information security event series, returns to Las Vegas, Nevada for its 19th year. Join Symantec’s security researchers and experts as they share their analysis of the latest cyber threats, trends, and attackers.
Whether you enjoy the entertaining simulacra casinos of “Paris” or “New York” or the ancient Egyptian Pyramids, you realize the threat of cyber attacks is real and serious. Symantec can help deliver concrete, actionable intelligence―while combining fun and innovative cyber security scenarios like “Capture the Flag”―a security challenge for visitors to test their skills and hunt for security vulnerabilities in a system.
Heading to Black Hat 2016 in Las Vegas? Don’t miss the following Symantec sessions:
Title:The Unbearable Lightness of Cyber Security
Speaker: Antonio Forzieri, Global Cyber Security Practice Lead, Symantec
Date: Wednesday, August 3
Location: Reef B – Exhibit Hall
Time: 10:20–11:05am
Abstract: Even the most sophisticated security teams can struggle with the basics of maintaining a strong security posture. Learn how to extend the capabilities of your security teams so you can move beyond the basics to minimize detection and response times, reduce operational costs, and get ahead of emerging threats.
Title:Hardening AWS Environments and Automating Incident Response for AWS Compromises
Speakers: Alex McCormack, Principal Software Engineer, Symantec; Andrew Krug, Senior Software Engineer, Symantec
Date: Thursday, August 4
Location: Lagoon K
Time: 12:10-1pm
Abstract: The cloud offers the ability to respond to an incident by programmatically collecting evidence and quarantining instances, but with this programmatic ability comes the risk of a compromised API key. Learn about custom tooling so the entire incident response process can be automated based on certain triggers within the AWS account.
Be Sure to Visit Symantec at Booth #523
Interact with our experts and learn more about Symantec while winning fabulous prizes. Daily raffles of an Oculus Rift Bundle! Don’t miss out on any of these:
- "Hack the Vote": Visit our booth to cast your vote in a simulated presidential election and learn how cyber vulnerabilities could affect the election process.
- Theater Presentations: Join our interactive presentations to learn more about Symantec solutions and win fabulous prizes.
- Capture the Flag: Hunt for security vulnerabilities in a system and go home with high-tech gadgets.
- Ask the Experts Espresso Bar: Have a coffee with our security experts while clarifying your questions and deep-diving into Symantec solutions.
For more information on sessions, booth activities, resources and more, visit Symantec Black Hat 2016.
As a leader in global cyber security, Symantec is uniquely positioned to help organizations reduce risk, speed up remediation, and grow business confidently. We’re thrilled to be a part of Black Hat 2016.
See you there!