Hacking the Status Quo: Tales From Leading Women in Cybersecurity
Black Hat USA 2025 · Day 1 · Briefings
A panel of leading women on the Black Hat review board shared candid accounts of non-linear career paths, imposter syndrome, persistent workplace double standards, and practical strategies for building visibility in the security community — from submitting imperfect conference talks to intentional networking and defining success on personal terms. ---
AI review
Inspirational career stories from accomplished practitioners. Wrong venue for this content. Black Hat is where you bring technical work; this is where you send someone who just spent too long on LinkedIn. The individual panelists — Silvanovich, Palmiotti — have done research that deserves real technical sessions, not a moderator asking them about imposter syndrome.