Pay No Attention to That Hacker Behind the Curtain - A Look Inside the Black Hat Network

Dive into the behind-the-scenes world of one of the most hostile networks on the planet in this 49-minute Black Hat conference talk. Explore the history, infrastructure, and traffic patterns of the Black Hat USA network with security experts Neil Wyler and Bart Stump. Gain insights into the challenges of standing up and maintaining a network that attracts thousands of security professionals eager to test their newly acquired skills. Discover the types of attacks, traffic patterns, and unexpected issues that keep the network team on their toes. Learn about the physical security measures, vendor-related challenges, and the differences between DEF CON and Black Hat networks. Understand the complexities of managing rogue access points, LTE, and cell phone usage in this high-stakes environment. Walk away with a deeper appreciation for the intricate dance of cybersecurity at one of the industry's premier events.

Introduction
Meet the team
Back in the day
Current shame
The circus
Our team
Steve
Extended Team
Backend Infrastructure
Traffic Summary
Total Sessions
Top Applications
Packet Capture
IRC Over Clear Text
Email Subjects
Botnet Traffic
Justins Class
BigFix
Training Class
Demos
Questions
Physical Security
Unexpected Issues
Suggestions
Vendors
Supply Chain
The Smoking Gun
Missing Cables
Def Con vs Black Hat
The Big Fix
Rogue Access Points
LTE
Cell Phones
Network Issues