Robert Hurlbut -- Blackhat Security Conference

What should an application security professional take away from a conference famous for spectacular hacks? Robert Hurlbut shares his experience at Black Hat, including the relationship between Black Hat and DEF CON and what each offers developers and people entering security. Chris and Robert unpack Alex Stamos’s keynote message about neglected fundamentals, the limits of celebrating only advanced attacks, and the importance of a more inclusive security community. They discuss welcoming newcomers, learning from people with different backgrounds, and making the most of hallway conversations. This episode captures a particular moment in the conferences’ history while offering practical advice about participation: come ready to learn, meet people, and bring useful ideas back to your everyday work.

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Chapters:
00:00 Robert’s Black Hat conference takeaways
02:05 Black Hat and DEF CON explained
03:52 What AppSec practitioners can learn at the conferences
05:55 Alex Stamos’s keynote and security fundamentals
09:41 Inclusion and diversity in the security community
12:28 Welcoming people who are new to security
14:19 The value of HallwayCon and new connections