CISO Talk by James Azar

CISO Talk by James Azar

When the Gatekeepers Close the Door — But the Mic Stays On

Black Hat USA denied my media pass after 8 years of daily industry reporting. Here's why that matters.

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James Azar
Aug 02, 2025
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Good morning, Security Gang —

Every August for nearly a decade, I’ve walked the halls of Black Hat USA. Not as a tourist. Not as a vendor. But as a practitioner, a podcaster, and someone fiercely committed to keeping this community informed.

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