Black Hat Federal and Europe Call for Papers

[The Dark Tangent <dtangent () defcon org>]

Hey DD readers, just a quick update before the new year,

Black Hat Federal 2006 Speakers Chosen
Black Hat Federal speakers have now been chosen. Black Hat Federal focuses on threats and defenses to those in the 
Federal sector. From root kit hunting and physical forensics to adversary characterization, Black Hat Federal has 
practical and cutting edge research targeted specifically to federal sector security professionals.  Black Hat Federal 
speakers include Dave Aitel, Simson L. Garfinkel, Tzi-cker Chiueh, and Dan Kaminsky. Black Hat Federal takes place 
January 23rd to 26th, Sheraton Crystal City, Washington, DC.
http://www.blackhat.com/html/bh-federal-06/bh-fed-06-speakers.html

Black Hat Europe 2006 CFP Closing soon
Our Black Hat Europe Briefings CFP is about to close! Submissions are due no later than January 1st. Many speakers have 
already been selected, so don't wait until the deadline to submit.
http://www.blackhat.com/html/bh-europe-06/bh-eu-06-cfp.html

Black Hat Europe 2006 Early Registration still open
Save hundreds of euros on early registration for Black Hat Europe by registering now.  Selected speakers so far include 
Halvar Flake, Johnny Long, spoonm, and Jarno Niemela Early bird rates close February 1. Black Hat Briefings Europe 
takes place February 28th to March 3rd, at the Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky in the heart of Amsterdam. Two days of Training 
and two days of the Briefings expose you to the latest in computer and information security!
http://www.blackhat.com/html/bh-europe-06/bh-eu-06-index.html

Black Hat USA 2006 CFP will open earlier this year, starting the end of January. More details will be on-line when 
available.

Happy almost new year,
Jeff Moss