025 - Chatting with NEW DEF CON CTF Organizers: Benevolent Bureau of Birds

025 - Chatting with NEW DEF CON CTF Organizers: Benevolent Bureau of Birds

Youtube Video of podcast [https://youtu.be/sIRU-aTc71g] SHOWNOTES AND LINKS In this episode, adamd and Zardus interview the Benevolent Bureau of Birds (BBB), new DEF CON CTF organizers! Vie, Robert Xiao, Zaratec, Bluepichu, and MountainRose join us to discuss Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions in the era of AI and large language models. The conversation covers the history, challenges, and future adaptations of CTFs amidst technological advancements. This episode explores the evolving landscape of CTF in the age of AI, community building, and innovative challenge design. Experts discuss the impact of AI on challenge fairness, community engagement, and future directions for cybersecurity competitions. LINKS * DEFCON CTF [https://defcon.org/html/defcon-ctf.html] * BBB Official Site [https://bbbirds.org] * Plaid CTF [https://plaidctf.com]

024 - Chatting with Fish from Shellphish | 024 CTF Radiooo

Youtube Video of podcast [https://youtu.be/ke-iEFBKung] SHOWNOTES AND LINKS In this episod, adamd and Zardus interview THE Fish from Shellphish and angr, a prominent figure in the CTF community. They discuss Fish’s journey into CTFs, his experiences with Shellphish, and the evolution of CTF challenges. Fish shares insights on the importance of reversing skills, the development of the angr decompiler, and the impact of CTFs on learning and personal growth. The conversation also touches on the future of reversing in the context of LLMs and the ongoing relevance of CTFs in the cybersecurity landscape.

023 - Chatting with Robert Xiao from PPP | 023 CTF Radiooo

Youtube Video of podcast [https://youtu.be/v22IRBJWBQk] SHOWNOTES AND LINKS In this episode, adamd and Zardus welcome Robert Xiao, an associate professor at the University of British Columbia and a seasoned CTF player. The conversation explores Robert’s journey from a background in human-computer interaction to becoming a prominent figure in the CTF community. They discuss his early experiences with game hacking, the challenges of CTFs, and how these experiences have influenced his research and professional development. The episode highlights the importance of community and collaboration in the CTF space, as well as the intersection of technical skills and human factors in computer science. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the hacker mentality and its significance in research and development. They discuss the differences in mindset between various research fields, the importance of innovation through hacking, and the balance between competitive programming and academic research. The conversation also touches on the evolution of Capture The Flag (CTF) teams, the impact of teaching on students, and the personal journeys of the speakers in the realm of security research and challenges. LINKS Robert’s website [https://www.robertxiao.ca]

022 - Chatting with Vie from Maple Bacon / MMM

Youtube Video of podcast [https://youtu.be/aqvMHmYf4XE] SHOWNOTES AND LINKS In this episode, adamd and Zardus talk finally talk to Vie from Maple Bacon / MMM in an environment where we can actually hear her. We discuss the evolution of CTF teams, the importance of community and mentorship, and the journey of Vie from a competitive gamer to a key player in the CTF scene. LINKS * Google CTF [https://capturetheflag.withgoogle.com] * CTF Radiooo 006 with sirdarckcat [https://youtu.be/_1uGi0YQJtU] * CTF Radiooo 016 interview with Vie [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaEESW-li8A&t=5002s]

021 - Live from DEF CON 33 with Andrew and Perri

Youtube Video of podcast [https://youtu.be/pWOcdqrhF5o] SHOWNOTES AND LINKS In this episode, which seems to be an annual tradition, adamd and Zardus report LIVE from DEF CON 33 about the AIxCC results, first alone then together with Andrew Carney and Perri Adams, the key people involved in creating and running the AIxCC. LINKS * AIxCC @ DEF CON 33 [https://aicyberchallenge.com/def-con-33/] * Open-source AIxCC Systems [https://archive.aicyberchallenge.com/]