Jeff Moss

Date of Birth: January 1, 1975

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Biography

Jeff Moss is a widely recognized American businessman and cybersecurity expert, best known for founding Black Hat and DEF CON, two of the most influential hacking conferences in the world. Born in San Francisco, California, Moss has made significant contributions to the field of cybersecurity and is a prominent figure in the tech community. After graduating with a degree in Criminal Justice from Gonzaga University, he worked in various security roles, including positions at Ernst & Young and Secure Computing Corporation. Moss has also served as the CSO of ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), where he played a crucial role in enhancing the organization’s security protocols. His work has earned him numerous accolades and he continues to be a key advocate for better cybersecurity practices globally.

5 Interesting Facts about Jeff Moss

1. Jeff Moss founded DEF CON in 1993, which is now one of the largest and oldest continuously running hacker conventions in the world.

2. He also started Black Hat in 1997, a conference that brings together security professionals and hackers to discuss the latest in information security.

3. Moss served as a member of the Homeland Security Advisory Council for the United States.

4. He is often referred to by his hacker handle “The Dark Tangent.”

5. In 2013, Moss was inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame by the Internet Society for his contributions to cybersecurity.