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🎶 “You don’t have to go home, but you cannot stay here.”

— Closing Time, Semisonic

🎯 How to Lose a CISO in 10 Words (or Less) | Straight Talk, Not Spin: Black Hat’s Hard Truths | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin, CISSP and Marco Ciappelli

#BlackHat USA 2025 has officially wrapped.

The lights are dimmed. The expo floor is empty.

But Sean and I are still here — standing in front of the iconic Black Hat sign, recording one last session while the hum of the week fades behind us.

This isn’t just a recap. It’s a reflection.

After countless conversations with #CISOs, vendors, and industry leaders, one message stood out:

👉 They’re done with buzzwords.

👉 They’re craving clarity.

👉 They want real solutions — not spin.

In this final podcast (which is also the first we publish so stay tune for all of them next week,) we break down what we heard, what we felt, and what it all means for vendors, marketers, and the #cybersecurity industry at large. We also look ahead to what’s next — including our new Transatlantic Broadcast series ( Rob Black ) and future stops around the world.

The booths are gone. The buzz has quieted. But the stories?

We’re just getting started.

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🎧 Listen to the podcast: lnkd.in/eVnHjbA6

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🔍 When #Democracy Meets Data Exploitation: An ITSPmagazine's #BlackHat USA 2025 Pre-Event Coverage Conversation!

How vulnerable is your personal information when you engage with political campaigns? Virginia Tech researchers Alan Michaels and Jared Byers spent five years finding out—and their discoveries should concern every citizen who values #privacy.

🎙️ In this pre-event coverage from Black Hat USA 2025, Sean Martin, CISSP and I explore groundbreaking research that exposes the hidden data economy behind political engagement. Using thousands of fake digital identities across 1,400 real campaigns, this study reveals how personal information flows through political networks—often without your knowledge or consent.

Key revelations include:
Cross-party data sharing that transcends political boundaries
AI-powered persona creation for targeted manipulation
Security vulnerabilities exposing citizen data
The real cost of political participation in the digital age

This isn't about politics—it's about the intersection of #technology, #society, and fundamental privacy rights. As our democratic processes become increasingly digitized, understanding these data practices becomes essential for every citizen.

The research maintains strict political neutrality, letting the data expose uncomfortable truths about how campaigns treat personal information regardless of party affiliation.

📺 Watch: lnkd.in/emYyif2D 🎧 Listen: lnkd.in/efj8F5VE 🎪 Full Black Hat Coverage:lnkd.in/gQ4-g3Ab

What questions would you ask about political data practices? The implications extend far beyond campaign season.

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Thank You to Our Full Sponsors for hashtag#BlackHat USA 2025

As we pack our bags, check our gear, load the car, and finish curating the road trip mixtape—it’s officially time to head to Las Vegas.

hashtag#BlackHatUSA 2025 is here, and we’re ready to hit the floor, the mics, and everything in between. But before we do, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the companies that have joined us as Full Sponsors of this year’s ITSPmagazine coverage:

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Each of these partners will be featured across three content pieces—before, during, and after the event—as part of a collaborative storytelling journey that extends beyond the booth. Your support also helps power the full editorial slate we’ve created to connect hashtag#cybersecurity with the bigger picture of hashtag#technology and hashtag#society.

We can’t wait to hang out with you all in Vegas and bring your stories to life for our global audience.

If you’re not joining us in person, we’ve got you covered—be sure to visit our hashtag#BlackHat2025 Coverage Page to catch all the pre-event content and stay tuned for what’s coming next:
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Also, follow along as we post updates from the show floor and from the road—yes, this time we’re actually stopping to record something on the way to Las Vegas from Los Angeles. Don’t miss it.

Follow:

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See you in the desert.

— Marco & Sean
ITSPmagazine | Co-Founders

🔔 Hear ye, hear ye!
I hereby declare the official beginning of ITSPmagazine’s Black Hat USA 2025 coverage!

Yes, we’re back — and yes, we’re doing it in style. Interviews, briefings, and a pre-show webinar to kick it all off… because why wait until Vegas?

💥 With hashtag#AI everywhere, we wanted to find out what else is new at hashtag#BlackHatUSA 2025. From drone hacking to startup buzz, here’s what we learned in our annual “Chats on the Road to Black Hat” with the show’s GM, Steve Wylie.

This year’s themes? Not just AI — but community, growth, and the evolving edge where cybersecurity meets business. Sean Martin, CISSP and I sat down with Steve to get the inside scoop.

🎧 Listen or watch the full convo:
📺 youtube.com/watch?v=3O78xhYs4ro

🎧 eventcoveragepodcast.com/episo

🔮 And don’t miss our live webinar — “What’s Heating Up Before Black Hat 2025” — where we’ll explore the top trends set to shake up this year’s hacker conference. You’re invited:
📅 crowdcast.io/c/whats-heating-u

🚨 A few briefing spots are still available for on-location coverage in Vegas — so if you want to be part of the story, now’s the time:
🎪 Full coverage: itspmagazine.com/black-hat-usa

Huge thanks to our sponsors — go check them out:
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• Stellar Cyber: lnkd.in/eWTBK7v2

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