How To Make The Most Of Hacker Summer Camp
Symantec, Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
The phenomenon of Black Hat and all that orbits it started in 1993 with the first DEF CON-a gathering that actually was created as a party for members of a Canadian hacker network. Over the years it blossomed into being the world's largest hacking conference, and has been host to some pretty pivotal moments in our industry's history.
Follow these tips so you won't get pwned at Black Hat and beyond
- Hacker Summer Camp brings together Black Hat, DEF CON, BSidesLV and more for a high-energy week of security insights and hacker culture.
- These conferences have helped shape cybersecurity by fostering collaboration, championing broader industry representation and surfacing bold new ideas.
- In a place where it's hack or be hacked, basic precautions like using a VPN, limiting devices and other tips we'll share can keep your data safe.
Every summer, members of the InfoSec industry and the world of hacking come together in the Nevada desert for a gathering of the tribes.