Palo Alto Networks execs apologize for ‘hostesses’ dressed as lamps at Black Hat booth

August 14, 2024 at 10:05AM Palo Alto Networks faced criticism after hiring only women dressed as lampshades at a Black Hat networking event, deeming it misogynistic. CMO Unnikrishnan KP and CEO Nikesh Arora publicly apologized for the “tone-deaf” decision, emphasizing commitment to diversity and inclusion. The incident sparked backlash from cybersecurity professionals and received widespread … Read more