Security expert: “Single-digit security service providers” (i.e., those of us with less than ten employees) should meet at Black Hat USA. I think clients like this approach because they always interact directly with the people doing the work. If you work at a large company and want to meet potential subcontractors, also please email me and we’ll set up a second meeting to accommodate those interests. I’d like to expand my list of trusted colleagues, but I usually only feel comfortable recommending another person after meeting them and hopefully seen what skills they offer.”]
Source: https://taosecurity.blogspot.com/2007/02/single-digit-security-service-providers.html