Dance Like Nobody's Watching - Encrypt Like Everyone Is - A Peek Inside the Black Hat Network

Dive into the inner workings of one of the most hostile network environments ever created in this 58-minute conference talk from Black Hat. Explore the planning, deployment, and maintenance of the Black Hat network infrastructure, where thousands of security professionals (or "hackers") gather annually in Las Vegas. Gain insights into the network's history, current equipment, and the intriguing traffic patterns that keep the team on their toes. Discover how this unique environment, made hostile by its very participants, is kept operational despite the challenges. Learn about the delicate balance between allowing security professionals to "play" and maintaining a functioning network, all while getting a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to manage such a high-stakes digital playground.