OpenSSF at Hacker Summer Camp 2026: Black Hat & DEF CON Highlights and Recap
Brief
By Laura Guazzelli
Las Vegas was once again the center of the cybersecurity universe from August 1–9 for Black Hat and DEF CON 2026. The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) had a major presence throughout the week, engaging with security leaders, project maintainers, and the broader community to advance open source security.
Whether you joined us to dive deep into software supply chain security, learned about the latest in open source secrets management, or grabbed a drink with fellow security advocates, here is a look back at OpenSSF’s highlights from Hacker Summer Camp.
Community Connections at the OpenSSF Happy Hour
Bringing everyone together to take a break from the busy conference floors provided a welcome respite. We hosted a Happy Hour Reception at The Cosmopolitan’s Vesper Lounge on August 4 and thank everyone who joined us.