The Black Hat Europe conference is back in London this week, promising a lineup of all things cybersecurity. With over 45 keynotes and briefings covering various topics such as cybercrime, nation-state attacks, and vulnerabilities in vehicles and artificial intelligence, this conference is set to provide a wealth of information for cybersecurity professionals.
One highlight on the agenda is a session on the geopolitics of the datasphere, where Frédérick Douzet, a professor of geopolitics at Paris 8 University, will delve into the intersection of geopolitics and cybersecurity in today’s turbulent times. Other sessions include discussions on vulnerabilities in industrial control systems, denial-of-service attacks against DNSSEC, and the risks associated with the eSIM download protocol in smartphones.
The conference also features sessions on tracking fraudulent financial organizations, uncovering vulnerabilities in secure boot implementations, and analyzing threats targeting SAP software. Researchers will also delve into the world of nation-state mobile surveillance malware from Russia, China, and North Korea, shedding light on the latest tactics used by cyber espionage groups.
Day 2 of the conference will focus on topics such as fighting cybercrime in 2024, privacy challenges in AI agents, and critical vulnerabilities in Volkswagen Group vehicles. The agenda also includes discussions on regulations surrounding the cyber intrusion market, new attack surfaces in deep neural networks, and methods to safeguard proprietary code while using code assistants.
An interesting session titled “Infusing AI in Cybersecurity” will highlight the efforts of a European bank in applying AI to cybersecurity problems within a banking infrastructure. Additionally, researchers will discuss the trustworthiness of JavaScript in cloud computing environments, detailing both exploitation techniques and defensive mechanisms to mitigate risks.
The conference will conclude with a locknote session featuring Black Hat Founder Jeff Moss and other industry experts, providing key takeaways from the event and discussing how emerging trends will impact information security moving forward.
Overall, Black Hat Europe 2024 promises a diverse range of sessions that will cater to the cybersecurity community’s needs. Attendees can expect to gain valuable insights, knowledge, and strategies to enhance their cybersecurity practices.