In this episode of CYBR.HAK.CAST, Michael Farnum and Phillip Wylie sit down with Jacob Krell of Suzu Labs to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions, accelerating vulnerability discovery, and challenging traditional hacking skills. The growing importance of deception technology and hands-on cybersecurity experience will define what the future holds for hackers and defenders alike.
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Things Mentioned:
- CYBR.HAK.CON. Podcast Listener Discount Code: hakcast15
- Jacob Krell’s CYBR.SEC.CON. 2026 talk: https://youtu.be/Mr1-phRij48?si=2lQMg3LxrhyDaD9H
- Jacob Krell’s Death of the CTF Blog: https://suzulabs.com/suzu-labs-blog/the-death-of-the-ctf-how-agentic-ai-is-reshaping-competitive-hacking
- Dave Kennedy/NightBeacon: https://binarydefense.com/company/dave-kennedy
- The Language of Deception by Justin Hutchens: https://www.amazon.com/Language-Deception-Weaponizing-Next-Generation/dp/1394222548
In this episode:
- Host: Michael Farnum
- Host: Phillip Wylie
- Guest: Jacob Krell
- Director: Bill Brenner
- Producer: Lauren Andrus
- Music by: Kike Gutz
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