A survey finds 52% of leaders see Gen Z as a security risk, 47% fear leaks, 18% report actual incidents. Is this mistrust fair, and what’s really driving it?| Black Hat Middle East and Africa
New data shows how digital friction is no longer just an HR issue, but a live cybersecurity risk.| Black Hat Middle East and Africa
Jerich Beason (CISO at WM) shares lessons in trust, transparency and leadership in cybersecurity – and why saying sorry helps build stronger teams.| Black Hat Middle East and Africa
CISOs Nikk Gilbert (RWE) and Stefan Baldus (HUGO BOSS) explain why human fallibility and awareness matter more than any tech stack.| Black Hat Middle East and Africa
Stefan Baldus (CISO at HUGO BOSS) reflects on two decades of building security culture – from early tool-based defenses to resilience, awareness, and preparing the next generation of cybersecurity leaders.| Black Hat Middle East and Africa
Nikk Gilbert (CISO at RWE) shares his perspective on AI-driven decision-making, compliance gaps, human fallibility, and why digital continuity may be our biggest security blind spot.| Black Hat Middle East and Africa
Breaking into a competitive market, building trust and securing investment, this is how Saudi-based Datalexing used Black Hat MEA to showcase its technology, connect with decision-makers, and accelerate growth.| Black Hat Middle East and Africa
Every breach leaves a trail. Learn why digital forensics training at BHMEA 2025 is about connecting the dots and telling the story of an attack.| Black Hat Middle East and Africa
Discover how Sounil Yu’s Cyber Defense Matrix simplifies cybersecurity – helping teams map defenses, find gaps, and make smarter decisions.| Black Hat Middle East and Africa
Sharpen your cybersecurity skills with world-class, hands-on trainings at Black Hat MEA 2025 in Riyadh. Pre-register now to secure your seat.| Black Hat Middle East and Africa
A look at pressure, anxiety and burnout in cybersecurity.| Black Hat Middle East and Africa
We asked Lance James (Founder and CEO at Unit 221B) how he feels about the adversaries he comes up against in his work. Here’s what he told us.| Black Hat Middle East and Africa
Find out why internships need to give students the opportunity to do real, meaningful work.| Black Hat Middle East and Africa
Breach costs may be falling, but 90% of cyber leaders say their jobs are getting harder. A new Ponemon report reveals why securing mission-critical operations remains so challenging.| Black Hat Middle East and Africa
Daniel Bowden (CISO at Marsh McLennan) shares insights on cross-sector transitions, student learning, and why adaptability beats orthodoxy in cybersecurity.| Black Hat Middle East and Africa
Pen testers reveal how hacking helps protect. Learn from Rana Khalil and Quinn Carman why ethical hacking is about communication, not just code.| Black Hat Middle East and Africa
Mobile scams are exploding. Learn why hackers are targeting phones and why this isn’t just a financial threat – it’s a personal, emotional threat too.| Black Hat Middle East and Africa
Explore the complex psychology of threat actors with insights from cybersecurity leaders Lance James and Jason Lau. Empathy meets strategy.| Black Hat Middle East and Africa
A landmark preservation order means the legal implications of generative AI just got more complex. Cybersecurity lawyer Betania Allo explains what this means for cybersecurity leaders.| Black Hat Middle East and Africa
Railway CISO Dimitri Van Zantvliet explains how cybersecurity has evolved from mechanical safeguards to AI-driven systems, and why defending critical infrastructure is about trust and public safety.| Black Hat Middle East and Africa
M&A can be a golden opportunity for malicious hackers. Find out how rushed integrations, open-source risks, and weak access controls turn acquisitions into cybersecurity minefields.| Black Hat Middle East and Africa
Discover what happens to an organisation when trust is broken, and how they can rebuild trust after a breach.| Black Hat Middle East and Africa
We ask a leading expert in cybersecurity about the lessons we can learn from the Crowdstrike global IT outage.| Black Hat Middle East and Africa
Discover why noise, poor collaboration, and cultural inertia are slowing remediation, and how smarter prioritisation and automation can help| Black Hat Middle East and Africa
What has a bigger impact on cybersecurity that AI? Human, culture, and community. Find out why.| Black Hat Middle East and Africa
With new research from Sailpoint, we look at the cybersecurity risk of agentic| Black Hat Middle East and Africa
Cybersecurity doesn’t just protect against risk – it creates value. Discover how strategic, embedded cyber practices drive transformation and business growth.| Black Hat Middle East and Africa