Black Hat USA 2025, a premier cybersecurity conference, has unveiled its Main Stage lineup, featuring industry leaders from Qualys, Horizon3.ai, NSA Cybersecurity Collaboration Center, Microsoft, and Splunk. Held on August 6-7 at Oceanside A, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, the event addresses critical cybersecurity challenges.
Black Hat USA 2025 hosts experts at Mandalay Bay, August 6-7.
Qualys’ Richard Seiersen discusses risk surface management evolution.
Horizon3.ai and NSA address defense supply chain vulnerabilities.
Microsoft shares strategies to counter sophisticated cyber threats.
Splunk’s Tony Paterra explores modernizing Security Operations Centers.
Event includes 100+ Briefings, Trainings, and Arsenal demos.
On August 6 at 12:15 PM, Richard Seiersen, Chief Risk Technology Officer at Qualys, will present “IS YOUR CTEM MONEY-MINDED? Unveiling A New Approach to Cyber Risk Management: Moving from Attack Surface Management to Risk Surface Management.” He will explore the shift from attack surface management (ASM) to risk surface management (RSM), introducing the Risk Operations Center (ROC) as a strategic approach to Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM). This session highlights the evolving role of cybersecurity leaders in optimizing risk management.
At 12:50 PM on August 6, Snehal Antani, CEO of Horizon3.ai, and Bailey Bickley, Chief of Defense Industrial Base Defense at NSA Cybersecurity Collaboration Center, will deliver “Proof, Not Promises: Redefining Cybersecurity for the Defense Industrial Base.” They will discuss NSA-private sector partnerships to secure the defense supply chain, revealing critical vulnerabilities and the impact of continuous validation over reactive defense.
On August 7 at 12:15 PM, Microsoft’s Aarti Borkar, Andrew Rapp, Simeon Kakpovi, and Sherrod DeGrippo will present “Unmasking Cyber Villains: How Microsoft Stays Ahead of the World’s Most Dangerous Hackers.” This session will detail Microsoft’s unified approach to threat intelligence and incident response, showcasing how real-time feedback loops help disrupt sophisticated actors like Star Blizzard and Mint Sandstorm.
At 12:50 PM on August 7, Tony Paterra, Vice President of Product Management at Splunk, will present “Beyond the Limits: Transforming the SOC to Tackle Modern Challenges.” He will address limitations in Security Operations Centers (SOCs), propose a data-driven vision for scalable workflows, and outline strategies to enhance SOC efficiency.
Black Hat USA 2025 offers a platform for cybersecurity professionals to explore cutting-edge solutions and network with industry leaders. With additional Briefings, Trainings, and Arsenal demos, the event drives innovation in tackling modern cyber threats.
Black Hat is the cybersecurity industry’s most established and in-depth security event series. Founded in 1997, these annual, multi-day events provide attendees with the latest in cybersecurity research, development, and trends. Driven by the needs of the community, Black Hat events showcase content directly from the community through Briefings presentations, Trainings courses, Summits, and more. As the event series where all career levels and academic disciplines convene to collaborate, network, and discuss the cybersecurity topics that matter most to them, attendees can find Black Hat events in the United States, Canada, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Asia.
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