The 33rd USENIX Security Symposium 2024 was a major event for the cybersecurity community, bringing together experts, researchers, and practitioners to discuss the latest advances in privacy and security. As Gold sponsors, we had the privilege of engaging directly with the academic community, contributing to insightful discussions, and gaining insights into the future of cybersecurity.

Here's some highlights from this year’s symposium:

Driving security forward with academic innovation

The symposium showcased cutting-edge research from leading academic institutions and experts nationwide. From cryptographic techniques to innovative approaches in machine learning security, it was clear that the academic community continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Our engagement with students, professors, and researchers was particularly valuable, sparking potential collaborations that could drive future innovations in privacy and security.

Bridging the gap between research and industry

A recurring theme at this year’s symposium was bridging the gap between academic research and industry application. Several talks highlighted how academic findings are being tranformed into practical solutions that can be deployed at scale. We were excited to share our open-sourced privacy initiatives, which are designed to enhance user security and are available for community contributions. Check out our projects and contribute to them on GitHub or learn more on our Privacy Innovation website.

The importance of privacy-preserving technologies

Privacy-preserving technologies were a major focus, with numerous sessions dedicated to differential privacy, secure multi-party computation, and anonymization techniques. These tools are increasingly being recognized as a way to fight against data breaches and privacy violations. For more information, find us on GitHub.

By sponsoring the 33rd USENIX Security Symposium, we reaffirmed our commitment to fostering collaboration between academia and industry. The insights and connections we gained will shape our future efforts in privacy and security. We look forward to continuing our engagement with the academic community and driving innovation in cybersecurity.

Stay tuned for more updates on our participation in upcoming events!