Black Hat’s Unforgettable Network The Black Hat Network Operations Centre (NOC) is not your typical corporate IT department. It is an annual proving ground where a carefully selected group of cybersecurity partners — including Palo Alto Networks, Arista, Cisco, Corelight and JAMF — collaborate on a unique test: defending against threats that emerge the very moment they are disclosed on stage. Founded in 1997, Black Hat is an internationally recognised cybersecurity event series, with multi-day events showcasing the latest cutting-edge security research, developments, and trends.