August is a great month to attend a conference. The weather is warm, the skies are clear, and there are plenty of great events to choose from. Here are a few of the best conferences happening in person in August 2023:
1. Black Hat USA
- When: August 6-11, 2023
- Where: Las Vegas, NV
- Cost: $2,295-$3,295
- Website: https://www.blackhat.com/us-23/
Black Hat USA is the world’s leading information security event. It brings together the brightest minds in the industry to share the latest research, tools, and techniques for defending against cyberattacks.
2. DEF CON
- When: August 9-13, 2023
- Where: Las Vegas, NV
- Cost: $300-$500
- Website: https://defcon.org/
DEF CON is the world’s largest hacker conference. It attracts a diverse crowd of security professionals, hackers, and enthusiasts. The conference features a wide range of talks, workshops, and demonstrations on all aspects of information security.
3. RSA Conference
- When: August 21-24, 2023
- Where: San Francisco, CA
- Cost: $2,295-$3,295
- Website: https://www.rsaconference.com/
The RSA Conference is one of the world’s largest and most influential security conferences. It brings together experts from all over the world to discuss the latest trends in cybersecurity.
4. OWASP Global AppSec
- When: August 28-31, 2023
- Where: London, UK
- Cost: £1,295-£1,795
- Website: https://www.owasp.org/index.php/OWASP_Global_AppSec_Conference
The OWASP Global AppSec Conference is the world’s leading conference on application security. It brings together experts from all over the world to share the latest research, tools, and techniques for securing web applications.
5. BSides
- When: August 10-12, 2023
- Where: Las Vegas, NV
- Cost: Free
- Website: https://www.bsideslv.org/
BSides is a community-driven security conference that takes place in cities all over the world. The Las Vegas event is one of the largest and most popular BSides conferences. It features a wide range of talks, workshops, and demonstrations on all aspects of information security.
In addition to these in-person conferences, there are also a number of great virtual conferences happening in August 2023.
1. SANSFIRE
- When: August 7-11, 2023
- Cost: $1,295
- Website: https://www.sans.org/event/sansfire-2023/
SANSFIRE is a virtual conference that focuses on the latest trends in cybersecurity. It features a wide range of talks, workshops, and demonstrations from leading experts in the field.
2. Security Field Day
- When: August 15-17, 2023
- Cost: Free
- Website: https://www.securityfieldday.com/
Security Field Day is a virtual conference that brings together leading security vendors and analysts to discuss the latest trends in cybersecurity. The conference features a series of live demonstrations and presentations from the vendors, as well as analyst commentary and discussion.
3. VB2023
- When: August 21-24, 2023
- Cost: €1,295
- Website: https://www.vb2023.com/
VB2023 is a virtual conference that focuses on the latest trends in malware and antivirus research. The conference features a wide range of talks, workshops, and demonstrations from leading experts in the field.
4. Black Hat Europe
- When: August 28-31, 2023
- Cost: €1,295
- Website: https://www.blackhat.com/eu-23/
Black Hat Europe is the European edition of the world’s leading information security event. It brings together the brightest minds in the industry to share the latest research, tools, and techniques for defending against cyberattacks.