Phillip Wylie

AI/Cyber Evangelist & Senior Consultant

Suzu Labs

Phillip Wylie is a globally recognized offensive security expert, author, and podcaster with 27+ years of experience. He’s the co-author of The Pentester Blueprint and host of The Phillip Wylie Show, specializing in pentesting and red teaming.

Speaker sessions

The Identity Illusion: Deepfakes, Superfans & the Battle for Authenticity

A relaxed, behind-the-scenes conversation with Dan Meacham, recorded live at The Back Room. Expect stories from the entertainment world, candid moments, and a few surprises along the way.

14:30
Tue
02 Dec

Stage: The Back Room

Sessions Type: Podcast

Thinking in the Age of Intelligent Systems

Interactive Conversation with Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, recorded live at The Back Room. Expect thoughtful reflections, personal stories, and candid perspectives on navigating a world shaped by intelligent systems.

15:00
Tue
02 Dec

Stage: The Back Room

Sessions Type: Podcast

The Daily Drop - Live from Black Hat MEA (Day 1)

This session is part of our Daily Wrap-Up Live series, taking place every day at 4:00 PM at The Back Room Live. Join Devon Bryan and Nicole Dove as they reflect on the day’s standout moments, audience energy, key insights, and everything that made Day 1 of Black Hat MEA come alive. A relaxed, unscripted conversation capturing the pulse of the conference.

16:00
Tue
02 Dec

Stage: The Back Room

Sessions Type: Podcast

How Diverse Thinking Can Drive Security Innovation

Join Cybersecurity expert Trina Ford, CISO at iheartmedia, to explore how modern security challenges require the right balance of strong leadership, creative use of tech innovation and fresh thinking.

16:30
Tue
02 Dec

Stage: The Back Room

Sessions Type: Podcast

Protecting Performance Data in the Age of AI Coaching

This episode digs into what really happens to your performance data when coaching goes AI-powered. Expect a straight-talking chat about metrics, motivation, privacy, and how to keep training smarter without giving away more than you meant to.

14:00
Wed
03 Dec

Stage: The Back Room

Sessions Type: Podcast

Optimal Offensive Security Programs

Offensive security plays a crucial role in cybersecurity by identifying and exploiting system vulnerabilities. However, current practices often contain gaps that diminish the effectiveness of these assessments. This presentation will examine these gaps and provide strategies to optimize offensive security efforts.

15:00
Wed
03 Dec

Stage: Briefings 1

Sessions Type: Presentation

The Daily Drop - Live from Black Hat MEA (Day 2)

Join Ram Shankar and Jaya Baloo at The Back Room Live as they break down Day 2 of Black Hat MEA - the key highlights, unexpected moments, big themes, and everything that shaped the energy of the day. A fast, engaging recap capturing the pulse of the conference at 4:00 PM.

16:00
Wed
03 Dec

Stage: The Back Room

Sessions Type: Podcast

Cybersecurity in the Mental Health Tech Space

In this Black Hat Files episode, we explore what it takes to secure mental health platforms where the data is deeply personal, and the stakes are high.

16:30
Wed
03 Dec

Stage: The Back Room

Sessions Type: Podcast

Around the Cyber World: What You Learn Working With Every Kind of Team

INTERPOL’s Global CISO shares stories and lessons from working with cyber teams across continents – from unexpected culture clashes to creative problem-solving under pressure. It’s a fast-moving tour of what “global” really looks like in security, and how those experiences change the way you lead, think, and respond to threats.

14:30
Thu
04 Dec

Stage: The Back Room

Sessions Type: Podcast

The Daily Drop - Live from Black Hat MEA (Day 3)

Join Gary Hayslip and William Lin at The Back Room Live as they close out Black Hat MEA with a final look at the day’s big moments, standout speakers, and the themes that defined this year’s conference. A sharp, lively recap to wrap up Day 3 and the event as a whole - happening at 4:00 PM.

16:00
Thu
04 Dec

Stage: The Back Room

Sessions Type: Podcast

Locknote

Join Black Hat MEA Briefings Review Board Members as they conclude Black Hat MEA 2025 with an insightful conversation on the most pressing issues facing the InfoSec community. This Locknote will feature a candid discussion on the conference's key takeaways and how these trends will impact future InfoSec strategies.