ForshTec, a cybersecurity engineering company specializing in enterprise security integrations, has announced that founder Shivang Patel will attend Black Hat USA 2026 and DEF CON 34 in Las Vegas. Patel plans to engage with cybersecurity vendors, technology partners, and engineering teams to address the persistent challenge of building integrations that deliver value beyond initial deployment.
While Black Hat USA and DEF CON typically focus on emerging threats and technologies, many cybersecurity companies leave these events with a growing backlog of integration requests as customers demand support for new platforms and APIs. ForshTec argues that the core challenge is not producing more connectors but adopting a deliberate approach to managing them across their full lifecycle. The company terms this methodology "Connector Intelligence," which extends beyond writing code to include monitoring ecosystem changes, aligning with evolving use cases, analyzing production telemetry, and proactive adaptation to technology roadmap shifts.
"Many organizations still view connector development as a project with a finish line," said Shivang Patel. "In reality, every integration continues to evolve alongside the platforms it connects to. APIs change, schemas evolve, and customer expectations grow. Connector Intelligence is about helping organizations stay ahead of those changes instead of constantly reacting to them."
ForshTec has spent over a decade supporting cybersecurity vendors with enterprise-grade integrations across SIEM, SOAR, XDR, EDR, identity, cloud security, and threat intelligence platforms. The company works with clients to build scalable integration ecosystems designed to improve interoperability, reduce maintenance overhead, and accelerate product adoption. The Connector Intelligence methodology is organized around four disciplines: monitoring ecosystem changes, aligning integrations with real-world security operations, leveraging operational insights for reliability, and planning roadmaps alongside technology partners.
"As cybersecurity ecosystems become more interconnected, integrations are no longer just technical features—they’ve become part of the customer experience," Patel added. "Organizations that proactively manage their integration strategy are better positioned to accelerate deployments, strengthen partnerships, and improve customer satisfaction."
During the conferences, Patel will meet with cybersecurity founders, product managers, and engineering leaders to discuss topics including SIEM connector development, SOAR integration development, marketplace readiness, and integration lifecycle management. ForshTec views these events as opportunities to gain insight into emerging technologies and shifting platform ecosystems that influence future integration requirements.
Organizations attending Black Hat USA or DEF CON that are looking to modernize their integration strategy can visit the event page and schedule a meeting with Shivang Patel. ForshTec is a cybersecurity engineering company specializing in enterprise connector development, API integration, and security platform interoperability. With more than 10 years of experience, the company enables organizations to build scalable integration strategies that evolve alongside the cybersecurity landscape.
