Breaking Barriers Women in Cybersecurity Webinar: Getting Accepted at Major Cyber Conferences When Everyone Uses AI
AI can help anyone write a polished abstract, so what makes a proposal rise to the top? In this session, Sherri Davidoff shares practical strategies for getting talks accepted, based on her personal experience as a frequent speaker, trainer, and experienced reviewer of conference proposals.
Important note: Sherri is speaking solely from her own experience and observations, and not on behalf of Black Hat or any conference or organization. You’ll learn how to choose a compelling topic, demonstrate real expertise, tailor your proposal to the audience, and write an abstract and outline that show depth, not fluff. We’ll also cover ethical ways to use AI tools without sounding generic, plus common mistakes that lead to quick rejection (like salesy vendor pitches or vague claims). Harness AI as a tool to elevate your idea, not replace it.
Speakers
Founder
LMG Security
Sherri Davidoff is the Founder of LMG Security and the author of three books, including “Ransomware and Cyber Extortion” and “Data Breaches: Crisis and Opportunity.” As a recognized expert in cybersecurity, she has been called a “security badass” by the New York Times. Sherri is a regular instructor at the renowned Black Hat trainings and a faculty member at the Pacific Coast Banking School. She is also the co-author of Network Forensics: Tracking Hackers Through Cyberspace (Prentice Hall, 2012), and has been featured as the protagonist in the book, Breaking and Entering: The Extraordinary Story of a Hacker Called “Alien.” Sherri is a GIAC-certified forensic examiner (GCFA) and penetration tester (GPEN) and received her degree in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from MIT.
