As a Brit who has lived in Las Vegas for the last 18 months, I humbly submit this thread of recommendations and advice for anyone coming to black hat and def con. Feel free to ask questions and add any other recommendations!

In almost every cyber security awareness session I run, people ask how to protect the seniors in their lives. I was pleased to contribute to this Saga article on the most common text message scams and how to stay safe. Read & share with your loved ones! saga.co.uk/saga-money-new…

21 security fixes in Apple’s new update, released yesterday📱 It patches multiple Common Vulnerabilities & Exposures (CVEs), including a vulnerability that could allow criminals to run code on your device. You can no longer stay on iOS 17 & be secure. Spread the word!

I was very sad to learn the news about Billy passing, but I was very happy to have known him for as long as I did. He was so welcoming when we moved to Las Vegas. If you knew him or interacted in him I know JJ would love to hear your stories. @fuzzy_l0gic 262/1 :(

Timelapse sunrise over the Las Vegas strip this morning. So nice to spend the last 24 hours as tourists in our home city 🧡

Tonight's carol singer: Charlie. Trying to raise money for a hotel room. I see him occasionally - he was in the army, was shot in Afghanistan. Sad that, as a country, we cannot look after people a little better.

Christmas Day 2024, Long Sands, Tynemouth

My brother outdid himself with this year’s gift 😄

Thank you to 2024 & everyone who has made it so special. From Prince William pinning an MBE on me for services to cyber security & my new book ‘Hacked’ becoming a bestseller, this has been an incredible year. To my family, friends & colleagues - I wish you the best for 2025 ✨

A great day for Newcastle 🖤🤍

Happy Mother’s Day to the most important woman in my life - the most important woman in the world, to me. My mum’s career protecting countless children helped inspire my career protecting people in a different way. I love you, Sue Barker, & I’m so proud to be your daughter

Getting my Jessica Barker MBE fix RSAConference. Such a wonderful person irl.

My <6 min summary of the ongoing cyber attacks on UK retailers. What businesses & customers need to know, and why these attacks remind us of the deeply human nature of cyber security. Sending support to teams dealing with these attacks, both behind the scenes & on shop floors

ICYMI, I got thrown into a live ransomware scenario with no time to prep. See what happened next! It was part of Commvault’s Recovery Range at RSA, a hands-on simulation focused on what most orgs don’t practice: recovery. #RSAC2025 #commvault #cyberresilience #cloudrewind #ad

Happy Father’s Day to the best dad in the world. I’m lucky and proud to be your daughter, Prof Richard Barker. Thank you for everything ❤️