Black Hat USA 2025 Recap
Black Hat 2025 brought together the sharpest minds and the boldest innovations in cybersecurity. Our own Patrick Vandenberg, Senior Director of Product Marketing, breaks down his top takeaways, including the game-changing theme no one could ignore: agentic AI reshaping cyber threat intelligence.
We were excited to demonstrate how Cyware enables organizations to leverage autonomous, agentic AI to accelerate threat detection, enhance response, and free teams to focus on high-value work.
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Key Highlights from Cyware at Black Hat
Black Hat Expo Hall
Attendees stopped by Booth 5819 to discover how we're redefining threat intelligence—quietly, competitively, and with a few surprises for those who rose to the challenge.
Capture the Flag Challenge
Using Cyware’s Intel Exchange (TIP) platform, attendees investigated the full scope of the threat, uncovered key indicators, attributed malicious activity to a malware family, and connected the dots to reveal unknown threat actors.
Participants attempted the Challenge, with the winner completing the mission in record time! Congratulations to all of our challengers!
Silent Threat Intel Screenings
Attendees put on a pair of headphones and experienced Cyware in action—real-world intelligence, real-time results.
Viewers could witness Cyware in action on their own time, with topics ranging from Compromised Credential Monitoring to Ransomware Detection and Response, and Automated Phishing Email Analysis & Response.
Executive Takeaways
Highlights from Partner Events
Tevora Cybersecurity Executive Networking Dinner
StripSteak, Mandalay Bay
We started out our week strong with this highly productive and engaging evening that led to some exciting new opportunities for us. We had excellent conversations with clients who were all keenly interested in new Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) solutions.
Carahsoft Public Sector Reception
Minus5 Ice Bar, Mandalay Bay
At the Carahsoft Reception, we connected with key cybersecurity leaders and built valuable new introductions to additional stakeholders, strengthening relationships and expanding future opportunities.
Looking Forward: Preparing for the Future of Cyber Threat Intelligence Operationalization
Black Hat 2025 showed that now is the time to prepare for the next wave of security innovation. From agentic AI to governance frameworks and skill development, organizations that act early will be best positioned to benefit.
The next year will be critical for building the foundation. By Black Hat 2026, we expect to see mature implementations of agentic AI capabilities in Threat Intelligence Platforms for driving faster detection, smarter response, and stronger resilience.
To continue the conversation and explore how these shifts can strengthen your security program, connect with the Cyware team.