“I spoke to some folks who are attending Blackhat and they’re all talking about Android and iPhone. iOS platform attacks. There’s a huge focus on insecurity and developing an attack tool for that model. Not just malware, but actual attack tools.  – Brent Huston, CEO, MicroSolved, Inc.

Listen in as our tech team discusses Blackhat 2011, DefCon, and B-Sides conferences. Discussion questions include:

• DEFCON, B-Sides and Blackhat are this week in Vegas. With so many hacker and security conventions around now, what do organizations need to know about them?
  
• What are you expecting to come from Blackhat and DEFCON this year? What do you find interesting?
  
• What does the future of security conventions of hold and where are things likely to go from here?
  
• Are the training at these shows worth it for the average IT admin, network engineer or security analyst?
  
• Do you have any tips for getting the most out of these shows or for those interested in attending?