Cybersecurity Founders
Networking Meetup
Vetted founders only
Every attendee is a verified cybersecurity founder or C-suite operator. No vendors, no recruiters.
6,500+ CISO network
Tap into the CFN advisor bench — the largest vetted CISO community in the industry.
Deal flow & intel
Fundraising intros, co-sell partnerships, and threat intel sharing happen in rooms like this.
About the event
The room where cybersecurity founders actually talk.
Black Hat brings the industry together — but the real conversations happen in smaller rooms. CFN's social at Rhythm & Riffs Lounge inside Mandalay Bay is where vetted founders, CISOs, CEOs, and VCs connect without the noise of the main floor.
Expect candid conversations about fundraising, GTM, team scaling, and threat intel. No pitch decks. No vendor demos. Just the right people in the right room.
Attendance is approval-required. Register on Luma — your request goes to the host for review.
Event agenda
Arrivals, welcome drinks at Rhythm & Riffs Lounge
Facilitated founder-to-founder introductions
Unstructured mingling, drinks, deal flow
Last chance to exchange contacts before close
After-party details shared on-site
Venue
Rhythm & Riffs Lounge
Inside Mandalay Bay
3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, E Mandalay Bay Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Easy to find — next to the main casino floor inside Mandalay Bay. Exact room details confirmed with approved attendees via Luma.
Secure your spot at Black Hat 2026
Attendance is capped and goes fast. CFN members get first access — join the network or reach out directly to request an invite.