Black Hat and DEF CON stand out as significant security conferences in the United States, attracting a large audience of cybersecurity and AI leaders to Las Vegas. Black Hat USA 2024 is scheduled from August 3 to August 8, with most presentations taking place on August 7 and 8; while DEF CON 32 is set from August 8 to 11.
We are summarizing the latest enterprise technology news from Black Hat and DEF CON that holds relevance for IT and technology leaders.
Ways to account for generative AI responsibility
An important discussion point and research focus during Black Hat this week will revolve around ways to uphold generative AI responsibility in scenarios involving hallucinations, misinformation, or subsequent effects from generated content.
At the exclusive AI Summit (requiring separate tickets from the main Black Hat event), experts will explore approaches to safeguard AI models and applications for enterprise applications, alongside the utilization of AI in cyber breaches.
The AI Village at DEF CON will engage a team of hackers in examining ways to detect and report deficiencies in AI. This initiative is noteworthy because it scrutinizes both vulnerabilities and the reporting methods for those vulnerabilities. Ideally, this event will assist AI providers in devising frameworks for more comprehensive and precise reporting.
Additionally, DARPA and other governmental bodies will collaborate on fortifying generative AI at DEF CON. The AI Cyber Challenge (AIxCC) Semifinal Competition will evaluate hackers’ competencies in safeguarding critical infrastructure within a hypothetical futuristic city.
Updates and security flaws identified
Several organizations at Black Hat and DEF CON will reveal patches and notable security flaws. We will provide coverage on these developments as they unfold. For attendees of the conferences, there are numerous briefings to select from.
Presentations from national and company leaders
The keynote lineup for Black Hat 2024 features speakers like Jen Easterly, Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Ellen Cram Kowalczyk, Security Engineering Manager at Google (source), and Sherrod DeGrippo, Director of Threat Intelligence Strategy at Microsoft.
DeGrippo recently addressed TechRepublic regarding strategies to maintain business security during the Paris Olympics.
TechRepublic is providing coverage of Black Hat and DEF CON remotely. Stay tuned for updated news highlights throughout the conferences.
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