[May 17, 2013] Gen. Keith Alexander to Keynote on Day 1 of Black Hat USA Tweet May 17, 2013 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Black Hat, a family of information security event, on May 14 announced that Gen. Keith Alexander -- Commander, U.S. Cyber Command/Director, National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security Service (NSA/CSS) -- will present the Day One keynote address at Black Hat USA 2013. According to a release, Black Hat USA will take place July 27 August 1, at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. Early registration is available through May 31. Black Hat noted that Gen. Alexander, an advocate of battlefield visualization and "data fusion" for more useful intelligence, has led NSA/CSS since 2005. NSA/CSS gives the nation a decisive edge to make information and information technology an asset for the United States and a liability for its adversaries. In 2010 the U.S. Senate confirmed Gen. Alexander to head U.S. Cyber Command as a four-star general. The establishment of Cyber Command both unified and strengthened the Defense Department's work to protect vital networks and ensure integration of cyber operations. "As our dependence on information networks increases, it will take a team to eliminate vulnerabilities and counter the ever-growing threats to the network.We can succeed in securing it by building strong partnerships between and within the private and public sectors, encouraging information sharing and collaboration, and creating and leveraging the technology that affords us the opportunity to secure cyberspace," Gen. Alexander said. "Black Hat provides a great venue to have that productive dialogue by bringing together world-class researchers, technical experts, government officials, executives, and students for critical collaboration and education." Black Hat USA will welcome Gen. Alexander to the stage on July 31. His keynote will give attendees an unmatched insider's look into the U.S. Cyber Command and the interworking of offensive cyber strategy. "Gen. Alexander's role is one of the most unique in the information security field. He manages risk in ways most of us will never understand. The saying, 'walk a mile in my shoes,' does not apply here, so hearing his story and perspective on international risk management will be both valuable and inspirational for the next generation of information security professionals," explained Trey Ford, General Manager, Black Hat. "We are honored he is joining us this year in Las Vegas." This year Black Hat USA will welcome security experts, public and private sector security professionals and underground hackers to Las Vegas for a first-hand look at new research, vulnerabilities and security tools from around the world. Sponsors of Black Hat USA include Diamond Sponsors: Microsoft, Qualys, RSA; Platinum Plus Sponsors: Accuvant LABS, Alien Vault, Cisco, Core Security, LogRhythm, Looking Glass; Platinum Sponsors: Blue Coat, IBM, Lieberman Software, Solera Networks, Symantec and Trustwave. Black Hat provides briefings and training to corporations and government agencies. UBM Tech is a media business that brings together the world's technology industry through live events and online properties. Event information: www.blackhat.com/us-13 More information: www.blackhat.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]